QUESTION
How long can you wait to start the lawsuit?
Asked on May 04th, 2012 on Personal Injury - California
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In the state of Califonia ..My dog bit a friend on my property, although, this particular day she was not invited...she was a friend and came often unannounced. My dog had never bitten anyone nor did I ever think he would. The bite occured March 2, 2010. Can she still start a law suit against me?
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Beverly Hills, CA
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The general answer to your question is "no." In the State of CA, a person has 2-years from the date of injury to file a claim for personal injury of this type. Therefore your friend's statute of limitations would have run on or around March 2, 2012.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 12:15 PM
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In California, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two (2) years. However, there are some exceptions, albeit limited, for instance if the person bitten was a minor the statute wouldn't start to run until the minor turns 18. Otherwise, March 2, 2012 was the deadline for the person bitten to file a claim.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Immigration Attorney serving Arlington, TX
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The statute of limitations in California for personal injury is 2 years. Thus, she must file a lawsuit within 2 years from the date the injury incurred or her claim will no longer be valid.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Buddy Clark
California's statute of limitations for dog bite cases is generally two years from the date of the attack (Cal. Code Civ. Proc.335.1).
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Attorney serving Las Vegas, NV
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The time limit in California for a case like this is two years from the date of the incident. Based on the facts, she is barred from a lawsuit.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Palm Springs, CA
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The statute of limitations in California for bodily injury for personal injuries is two (2) years, so the time has run.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 11:52 AM
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Two years from the date of the bite. Your home owner's insurance company should provide you with liability coverage for the bite. They will provide you with an attorney. If the bite occurred at a rented home or apartment, you may have renter's insurance that will also provide you with coverage.
Answered on May 09th, 2012 at 11:51 AM