--- title: Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in California slug: california-personal-injury-lawsuit article_type: Help Article keywords: personal injury, lawsuit, filing, compensation url: https://www.angeloreyeslaw.com/california-personal-injury-lawsuit published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00 --- To begin a personal injury lawsuit in California, file a complaint within the statute of limitations, gather medical and accident evidence, and send legal notices to the responsible party. Consult a trial attorney to maximize your compensation without risking missed deadlines or paperwork errors.