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California personal injury law research

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Primary sources firstReviewed September 24, 2026No legal advice

01 · Time

General deadline orientation

California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 places an action for injury or death caused by another person’s wrongful act or neglect in a two-year category.

02 · Responsibility

Fault-rule orientation

California applies comparative-fault principles. A percentage attributed to an injured person can reduce recoverable damages rather than automatically ending every claim.

03 · Exceptions

What requires separate review

Government claims, medical negligence, minors, delayed discovery, and other claim types can involve different rules or earlier procedures.

Issue checklist

Questions to resolve before relying on a rule

What is the claim?Negligence, wrongful death, medical negligence, product liability, and other claims may use different provisions.
Who is the defendant?Government bodies, employers, health providers, and other parties may trigger notice or pre-suit requirements.
When did time begin?Occurrence, discovery, disability, minority, tolling, and repose questions can change the analysis.
Which law controls?Location, court, conflicts rules, contracts, and the parties can matter.

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