Yes. Unfortunately if you wait too long to file your claim, you may forfeit
your right to pursue compensation for your injuries. California's statute
of limitations on personal injury claims is
2 years, which means you have up to 2 years after your accident to file a lawsuit
against the at-fault party.
The one exception to this rule is if you are filing a lawsuit against a
city, county or state government agency. In these situations the statute
of limitations is a mere
6 months. In these types of cases it's extremely important that you reach out to
a lawyer as soon as possible following your accident.