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title: How Long After a Car Accident Can I File a Personal Injury Claim in San Diego?
slug: san-diego-car-accident-claim-deadlines
article_type: Help Article
keywords: statute of limitations, deadlines
url: https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/personal-injury
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Most personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the accident in California, including San Diego. Claims involving government entities are subject to shorter filing deadlines, making timely action crucial.[selfhelp.courts.ca]