Your average car accident settlement might be approximately $21,000. It is likely to fall somewhere between $14,000 and $28,000. The settlement is generally higher for more severe or permanent injuries. You'll also get paid more if the other driver was found to be driving under the influence.
For example, in California, you have four years to make a claim on a written contract, and three years to file for property damage. The statute of limitations on oral contracts and personal injury is a little shorter. If you don't sue within two years, you can't.
Technically you can be sued for anything at any time, but in most cases can succeed on a motion to dismiss because the statute of limitations for most claims is less than ten years.
An average personal injury settlement amount is anywhere between $3,000 and $75,000. Be careful when using an average personal injury settlement calculator to give you an idea of what you may stand to collect.
The statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in California is generally two years from the date the injury occurred. This is the time window in which a plaintiff is permitted to bring a lawsuit. A person who fails to bring a claim within that time generally loses the legal right to recover damages.
