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.
General reference for the categories of damages available in California personal injury cases across all practice areas, including MICRA caps for medical malpractice.
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.