This tool provides general reference information only. Results are educational estimates, not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney before making any legal decisions about your personal injury claim.
Step-by-step checklist of critical actions after any personal injury accident in California: medical documentation, incident report, evidence preservation, and insurance notification.
California personal injury claim deadlines: two years under CCP Section 335.1 for most claims; one year from discovery / three years from act for medical malpractice (MICRA); six months for government entity claims under Government Code Section 945.4; tolled until age 18 for minor victims under CCP Section 352. California imposes no cap on damages in vehicle, premises, or product liability personal injury cases. MICRA caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice at $470,000 (personal injury) and $650,000 (wrongful death) in 2026.