California’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of the accident. This means you have 2 years from the date of the accident to either settle your claim or file a lawsuit. If this strict deadline is not met, your claim will be time-barred and you will be prevented from pursuing Uber or Lyft for compensation.
This does not mean, however, that you should wait for 2 years before seeking representation. In fact, you may hurt your claim by doing so.