Limitations on Injury Cases in CaliforniaA presentation brought to you by our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles

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The importance of legal limitations on personal injury cases in California

Accident victims in California can claim compensations for their injuries, but they can do so within the limits of the law.

The legal time limits for bringing a case to court and limitations on compensations must be observed by those who intend on obtaining monetary compensation from the party at fault.

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Bringing a personal injury case to court

With the help of a personal injury attorney in Los Angeles, anyone who has been the victim of an accident can legally claim for obtaining compensations.

If you have suffered damages and injuries in an accident, you shouldn’t wait too long before making a legal claim, because California has a statute of limitations on personal injury cases.

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The statute of limitations in California >>

The statute of limitations is the time limit in which the plaintiff must file charges against a defendant.

This time limit can be different in each state and, if you are involved in a personal injury accident in California and plan on filing a lawsuit here, you will have to observe the California laws.

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>> The statute of limitations in California

The statute of limitations for personal injury cases in California is two years starting from the date the accident took place.

This applies to lawsuits between individuals or individuals and legal entities, but the law is different for personal injury lawsuits filed against governmental entities.

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The discovery of harm rule in California >>

Although the statute of limitations legally applies from the date the accident took place, the victim might not always discover the effects of the injuries immediately after the accident.

In this case, the discovery of harm rule can apply. If you suspect that a simple accident like a slip or fall is the cause for a developing health problem, you can contact a lawyer to see what your options are after discovering the harm.

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>> The discovery of harm rule in California

A victim that discovers the late effects of an accident must prove in court the exact discovery date. This is done using medical records and even testimonies.

A personal injury lawyer can help you make your case in court and prove that the accident is indeed the cause for your current health problems.

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Limitations on compensations in personal injury cases

Some personal injury cases can have limitations on the monetary compensations obtainable by the victim.

Non-economic damages, like pain and suffering after an accident, will usually have monetary limitations. The calculation method for the compensations can be different from case to case.

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Special limitations for medical malpractice cases

Medical malpractice cases in California have a different time limit in which the victim can bring the case to court.

According to the California Code of Civil Procedure, the plaintiff must bring this case to court within one year after the discovery of the injury or three years after the date of the injury, whichever comes first.

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Legal assistance for obtaining compensations

Our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles can help you file a lawsuit in due time by observing the legal statute of limitations.

We can help you build your case within the legal time limit of two years or within the special time limit for medical malpractice.

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