Each state operates under statutes of limitations which govern the window of time you have in which to file a claim for your injuries. In the state of Alabama, you have two years from the date of your accident to file a claim. If you fail to file your claim within that period of time, you will be barred from recovery. You have plenty of things to worry about following your Lyft car accident Do not try to handle the legal side of the accident as well. The highly skilled attorneys at Martinson & Beason treat every client with care and respect, fighting on their behalf for a fair settlement.