Personal injury and wrongful death claims are both under California’s statute of limitations. This means that victims only have a set period of time in which they may file a claim before they are no longer eligible for compensation. If you have been in an accident, you have two years from the date of the accident, or from the manifestation of any catastrophic injury, to file a claim so that you can fight for a fair recovery. Waiting longer than two years will result in forfeit and no right to recover your damages, so don’t wait. Contact an attorney as soon as possible after your accident to preserve evidence and to get the process started.