Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

Who is responsible 6 years after the fact?

In 1995, I was involved in an accident. I was driving on a city street and hit a speeding car when I switched lanes. The rental car that he was driving was totaled and he also hit another vehicle. A police report was filed although I did not get a ticket. At the time, neither of us were insured and his sister who had rented the car had not placed his name on the rental contract. I have not been contacted until now. The drivers sister obtained my phone number from the rental car company's insurance and has been calling me and asking for 8000.00 to cover the cost of the accident. What is your advice to me?


Asked on 1/25/01, 12:47 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Who is responsible 6 years after the fact?

The statute of limitations is one year. Therefore, unless a case has been filed, and after all this time... a judgment entered against you, you are in the clear. The statute of limitations bars anyone from taking action after the time limit has passed.

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Answered on 3/08/01, 10:46 am
Richard Layon Layon & Holck, A.P.L.C.

Re: Who is responsible 6 years after the fact?

The question which you pose is really a civil law, rather than a criminal, question. It appears that no governmental agency is coming after you criminally. Therefore, you should pose this question to a civil law attorney. At first blush, it would appear that any effort to obtain a monetary judgement against you at this late date would be unsucessful as the statute of limitations has run. Consult a civil attorney to make sure.

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Answered on 3/08/01, 12:30 pm
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Who is responsible 6 years after the fact?

the statute of limitations is 3 years. it is too late for them to sue you. tell them to stop calling you.

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Answered on 3/08/01, 1:00 pm


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