Yes. In California, children under the age of 18 can’t file lawsuits. However, two options exist for obtaining compensation for the injuries your child after a Bakersfield bicycle accident: You can file a lawsuit on behalf of your child. To do so, you must file the claim within two years of the date on which the accident occurred. Your child can wait until they turn 18 and seek compensation from the at-fault party through their own lawsuit. In cases involving minors, the two-year statute of limitations is tolled until their 18th birthday, meaning they have until their 20th birthday to file their claim.