Posted on Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 at 12:57 am    

When you are injured in a motorcycle accident, the last thing on your mind is filing a lawsuit. Depending on the severity of your injuries, you are more concerned with your health and the condition of your motorcycle. Your medical treatment should be your top priority; however, you should also make consulting with an attorney a priority. You have a limited time to file a lawsuit for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. If you miss that deadline, your claim can be denied.

Our Sacramento motorcycle accident attorneys have experience handling a variety of personal injury claims, including motorcycle accidents. Let us worry about deadlines, claims, and insurance adjusters while you focus on getting better. Call (916) 999-9000 for a free consultation with an experienced California motorcycle accident attorney.

What is the Deadline to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit in California?

In most cases, you have two years from the date of the accident to file your lawsuit. However, as with most laws, there are some exceptions to the rule. For example, claims against government agencies must be filed within six months of the crash. If you do not file your notice of claim, you cannot file a lawsuit for damages. On the other hand, if your claim is only for property damage, you have up to three years to file a lawsuit unless a governmental entity is involved.

Another exception is for victims who are minors at the time of the accident. If the victim is under 18 years of age at the time of the crash, the statute of limitations is tolled (paused) until the child reaches 18 years. At that time, the statute of limitations begins to run and the person must file a lawsuit before the deadline expires.

A Word of Caution

Every case is different, and you should not assume your case fits within an exception. You should always consult with an experienced attorney as soon as possible to discuss the specifics of your case. Calculating a deadline to file a motorcycle accident lawsuit can be complex. If you make a mistake, your lawsuit will be dismissed, and you will be responsible for all costs, expenses, and damages.

The best step is to call our office as soon as possible after an accident.  Our attorneys will work with you to begin building a case against the party responsible for your crash. By beginning early, we can preserve key evidence and work toward a settlement instead of a prolonged court battle. However, the key is to act promptly instead of waiting until the last minute to decide to take action.

Call a Sacramento Motorcycle Accident Attorney for a Free Appointment

For your free legal consultation and no-obligation case evaluation, The Tiemann Law Firm can be reached by telephone at (916) 999-9000 or by visiting our website.  We accept most personal injury cases on a contingency basis — you don’t pay our attorney fees until we recover money for your claim.

Our law firm serves clients in Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, El Dorado Hills and other communities in the greater Sacramento area.

Client Testimonials

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From the very start of my case the Tiemann Law Firm was wonderful. Perter came all the way to my home to sit down and talk to me about my options. He made me and my partner feel very comfortable and promised us he would take the very best care of my case. Peter kept me informed every step of the way and was always on top of things. everything was done in a timely manor and I always felt like I was the only case he was working on because he was so fast. In the end Peter got me back way more money than I ever expected. I would recommend this law firm to everyone. I am very happy with the outcome of my case thanks to the Tiemann Law Firm! Thank you!

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It is hard to put into words the care and dedication that I received from the Tiemann’s. They have been here for me every step of the way and were always available when I had questions or concerns. My husband and I will be forever grateful for everything they have done for us and our family. Thank you so much for all of the hard work and time you have put into my case, we greatly appreciate it and your friendship. We highly recommend this firm and will always be thankful for everything they have done. Thank you so much again, Kim

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I just saw my lawyer Jelena Tiemann on a t.v ad, which reminded me how much she helped when I was in a desperate situation. I just love her! That is why I feel a need to tell everyone. I had a situation that happened & didn’t know what to do, our where to go. I didn’t even know if she could help me or if any lawyer could. All I wanted was it to go away & was afraid most lawyers wanted to drag it out & possibly go to court. For one she was very professional but was very personable (maybe b.c she’s a lady). She didn’t make me feel embarrassed or self-conscious that I did something wrong or was the cause of the situation. She immediately said we should try our best before going to court. Let me handle some paperwork, if at the last we do go to court we have documents. She gave me all the details, pros and cons but reassured me she deals with these cases all the time. She came through and made it as painless as possible. I now have my life back.

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Tiemann Law Firm helped us with an injury case for my nephew. They were very knowledgeable and we are very happy with the service they provided. The entire staff is topnotch!

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I chose Tiemann Law Firm to help me after a car accident I was involved in. Throughout the entire process, Moe made sure to keep me updated, he always responded quickly whenever  I had questions about anything. My case won thanks to this law firm and its dedication. My experience with Tiemann Law Firm was amazing! 10/10 recommended.