What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? California
My wife was involved in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver who was subsequently convicted.
We settled with the other drivers insurance company for the policy limits, which is the minimum coverage allowed by the State of California.
We then filed a claim against our insurance company under the uninsured, underinsured provisions of our policy.
After an exchange of a few letters we were informed that the statute of limitations had expired.
Our understanding of the statute is that the two year period does not begin until after settlement with the other insurance company. Is this correct? If so would you please site the California Codes that apply to this situation?
Thank you.
My wife was involved in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver who was subsequently convicted.
We settled with the other drivers insurance company for the policy limits, which is the minimum coverage allowed by the State of California.
We then filed a claim against our insurance company under the uninsured, underinsured provisions of our policy.
After an exchange of a few letters we were informed that the statute of limitations had expired.
Our understanding of the statute is that the two year period does not begin until after settlement with the other insurance company. Is this correct? If so would you please site the California Codes that apply to this situation?
Thank you.