Statute of Limitations for Motorcycle Accident Lawsuits in California
- Other motorists and motorcyclists – 2 year California Statute of Limitations to file a Civil claim against private party (nongovernmental) motorists. Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1
- Manufacturers of Motorcycles for production of defective vehicles resulting in accidents – 2 years California Statute of Limitations Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 312 et seq. Product liability Case
- Government entities responsible for the proper maintenance of roads and highways and operator of public transportation vehicles including bus lines and railroads – A special claim called an “Administrative Claim” must first be filed with the agency using the government own forms within 180 Days or 6 months from the date of the Injury. After that the injured party has 2 years from the date of accident to file a claim.
- Mental Incapacitation following the accident
- Physical Incapacitation following the accident
- Minor under the age of 18 – the two year statute of limitations does not run until the individual has reached the age of 18.
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