Can I still file a civil suit?

[raiyab]

An unfortunate crime took place in 2003 in CA, where I was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Long story short, I was attacked by a man at a night club. He broke my nose by punching me in the face numerous times. Both myself and witnesses selected him through a line up. Through many court precedings, he took a deal and pleaded guilty. At the time, I was much younger, traumatized and embarrassed by the whole incident. I wanted the entire episode to disappear, so when he pleaded guilty I tried to forget what happened. I never filed a civil suit to sue him for damages and suffering. My new job wouldnt let me start at the time, and I lost relationships b/c of this event. Well, now through many visits through the doctors, both psychiatry and primary care, I realize that that day has effected my life more than I realized. Apperently, I am still very traumatized. What are the time limits for filing a civil suit for damages and pain/suffering? Would I even have a case?

 

[swalsh411]

SoL for personal injury tort claims in CA is at most 2 years. You are about 6 years too late.