Dog bite victims have a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit in court, and that amount of time varies by state. California's statute of limitations for dog bite cases is generally two years from the date of the attack (Cal. Civ. Proc. Code 335.1). This statute of limitations is usually shorter for cases in which a government agency or employee might be held liable for the victim's injuries. An experienced dog bite attorney will be able to counsel you regarding the specific dog bite laws and statutes of limitations in California, and advise you on the amount of time you have in which to file a lawsuit.
Most state laws provide for anywhere from two to six years in their statutes of limitations in dog bite cases in which an individual or company (rather than a government agency) can be held liable. Some states: Kentucky, Louisiana, and Tennessee; only allow one year from the date of the dog bite injury for the victim to file a lawsuit with the courts.
There are a few exceptions to the statutes of limitations imposed by each state, and one of the primary ones relates to the claims of a minor. In many states, the statute of limitations does not begin to run until the victim reaches his or her 18th birthday. In these cases, a child could be the victim of a dog bite attack at the age of five, but wait until after his or her 18th birthday to file a claim with the courts.
Other exceptions exist in the statutes of limitations involving dog bite cases in California. When a government agency or employee could be held liable for the dog bite, it is important to file your claim immediately. Victims of dog bite injuries, for which a government entity or employee is liable, may have as little as 60 days from the date of the injury to present a claim to that government entity. It is very important that you have an experienced California dog bite attorney help you with this kind of claim because of the special procedural requirements and substantial content of these claims.
If you have been the victim of a dog bite attack and are unsure of the amount of time you have in which to file a claim, contact an experienced dog bite attorney to help you with your case. Your lawyer will be informed about the applicable statutes of limitations within the state of California regarding dog attack claims, and can guide you through the process of filing your lawsuit.
Author Resource:-
John Bisnar is a partner at Personal Injury Law Firm Bisnar Chase. The Bisnar Chase law firm has dedicated their practice to victims of serious injury due to negligence and malpractice.
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