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Statute of Limitations for Filing a Bike Accident Claim in Los Angeles

Personal Injury · By California Personal Injury Attorneys · May 21, 2026

California gives bike accident victims 2 years to file a personal injury claim. Learn about deadlines, exceptions, and why acting quickly is critical.

When We Must File a Los Angeles Bike Accident Claim A bicycle crash can leave us dealing with pain, medical bills, missed work, and a wrecked bike all at once. While we're trying to heal, the legal clock keeps moving. In California, we usually have 2 years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under CCP 335.1. Still, some cases have shorter deadlines, especially when a city, county, state agency, or public vehicle may be involved. Los Angeles evidence can disappear fast, and California's at-fault system means proof matters from day one. Even if we share some blame, pure…