The Statute of Limitations applicable to motor vehicle related claims varies depending on the nature and type of the accident, the age of the injured party and the nature and type of insurance present.
Generally, a 2 year statute of limitations applies to motor vehicle claims. That is to say, within 2 years of the date of accident an injured party should have either settled his or her claims or have filed a lawsuit in the court of appropriate jurisdiction.
Exceptions to that general statement apply to:
(1) A claim by a minor;
(2) A claim against a public entity;
(3) Certain uninsured and underinsured motorist claims;
(4) An uninsured motorist claim brought by a minor.
