{"id":37821,"date":"2022-01-20T23:47:43","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T23:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtownlalaw.com\/?page_id=37821"},"modified":"2026-06-14T11:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T11:36:03","slug":"metro-micro-accident-lawsuit-lawyer-understanding-the-statute-of-limitations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/downtownlalaw.com\/es\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/metro-micro-accident-lawsuit-lawyer-understanding-the-statute-of-limitations\/","title":{"rendered":"Metro Micro Accident Lawsuit Lawyer - Entender el Estatuto de Limitaciones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Metro Micro Accident Lawsuit Lawyer \u2013 Understanding the Statute of Limitations<\/h1>\n
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Metro\u2019s introduction of their rideshare service is definitely convenient to Metro customers. However, like all other rideshare services, there is always a risk of injury to passengers. In fact, any vehicle on a road (whether it\u2019s a rideshare<\/a> vehicle, a bus, or a personal vehicle) can be involved in an accident at any time. Most people know what to do after car accidents,<\/a> in general, but things can be quite confusing as soon as rideshare services are involved.<\/p>\n

Were you or a member of your family injured in a Metro Micro accident<\/a>? If so, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit. That is, you might have grounds to sue Metro for the harm that you suffered during an accident while using their Metro Micro rideshare<\/a> service. Because Metro is a government entity, things can get a little complex \u2013 especially if you do not have the necessary information.<\/p>\nDo I have to File a Government Claim?<\/span>\n

Yes, you have to file a government claim against Metro. This is because Metro \u2013 officially, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority \u2013 is a government entity. This means that you have to first file a government claim, or an administrative claim<\/a>, directly with Metro before being able to file any civil lawsuit after an accident.<\/p>\nThe Statute of Limitations<\/span>\n

All claims are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations essentially determines the total length of time that claimants have to sue; time limits ensure that claims are filed promptly. Most injury claims are subject to a 2-yeear deadline; however, time limits for government claims are much stricter.<\/p>\n

Your government claim against Metro has to be filed<\/a> within 6 months of the accident; Metro will then have 45 days to respond. If Metro responds to your claim with a rejection, then you will have 6 months to file a civil lawsuit. If Metro does not respond to your claim within the allotted time (45 days), then you will have 2 years to file your civil lawsuit. Although it\u2019s possible to get the 2 years to file your claim, you should never assume that you will have so long to file your claim; rather, you should always take action as soon as possible, as government claims are among the most time sensitive.<\/p>\n

For more information about the specific length of time that you have to file your Metro Micro accident lawsuit, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm as soon as possible. We will help you file your claim on time.<\/p><\/div>\n

\nHow to File a Lawsuit against Metro for a Metro Micro Injury<\/span>\n

Of course, filing the lawsuit on time is one of the most important factors when it comes to taking legal action after an accident. Besides filing within the statute of limitations, it is important that affected parties act accordingly immediately after their accident and essentially gather the necessary evidence.<\/p>\n

After any sort of accident, including a Metro Micro accident, it is important that affected parties do the following:<\/p>\n