What is the statute of limitations in a pedestrian accident case?

The statute of limitations for filing a pedestrian accident case in California depends on the type of claim that is being filed. Generally, a personal injury claim must be brought within two years of when the injury occurred, or when it should have reasonably been discovered. In contrast, a wrongful death case must be brought within two years of the date of death. Under unusual circumstances, the two-year time limit can be extended. If a pedestrian accident was caused by a government entity, then the Statute of Limitations for filing a claim varies. In such cases, the claim must usually be brought within six months from the date of the accident. In California, a pedestrian accident case can be resolved through either a settlement or a trial. The statute of limitations gives the injured party or their legal representative time to investigate the circumstances of the accident and decide whether they want to pursue a claim. If they do decide to bring a claim, they must do so before the statute of limitations has lapsed. The law gives the injured party time to collect the necessary evidence needed to prove that the other party was at fault, and to negotiate a settlement with the other party or their insurance company. Otherwise, if the statute of limitations has passed, they are barred from bringing a lawsuit.

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