San Francisco Child Injury Statute of Limitations Information
 

Question:

Is the statute of limitations the same for children?

Answer:

Generally, for injuries that occur through the fault of operators of private companies (shuttles, taxis, jitneys, etc.), the statute of limitations for injury to a person under 18 years of age is two years from the individual's 18^th birthday. This differs from the statute of limitations that applies to an adult, where the general rule is that the statute of limitations expires two years after the date of injury.

However, children under the age of 18 are subject to the very same government tort claim statute of limitations as adults. This means that when a child is injured through the fault of the Muni Railway, SamTrans, Golden Gate Transit, Golden Gate Ferry, or any other publicly operated transportation district, a government tort claim must be filed within 180 days of the date of injury.

Claims against government entities can be complicated and confusing. An attorney who is familiar with prosecuting cases against public transit entities can explain all of the applicable rules to you. If you have a claim against a public transit agency, contact us or call us today at 1.866.674.4103 or 415.658.9287.

For further Muni accident FAQ's & Information view our:
San Francisco Muni Accident FAQ's & Information page

Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
Child Injury Lawyers
San Francisco, California