BART train accident: 6-month notice deadline

Injured on BART? You have 6 months under California law to get a written claim in, so the first call matters.

Free case review by phone at 1-888-759-9151 with the law firm that advertises here. Or write it down and send it.

What day did it happen?

The day you were hurt on BART

Pick the day it happened to get the BART deadline for your claim.

BART notice deadline

BART must receive a written claim for damages within 6 months of the accident date. This rule comes from Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2(a).

Time limit for filing a lawsuit

After BART rejects the claim in writing, the lawsuit must be filed within 6 months of that letter. When no written answer ever arrives, 2 years counted from the accident is the limit. That time limit is set by Cal. Gov. Code § 945.6(a).

Filing a claim with BART

Use BART, P.O. as the mailing address for Form 1020, BART's claim form. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688, Attn: Insurance Division. The form's three copies all return to BART. Official page.

More about claims against BART

The BART board has 45 days to handle a claim. No response is treated as a rejection. Source
Up to 1 year after the accident, a late claim can be asked for, along with why it was late. Source
When the person hurt was a minor for all six months, approval must be given for the late claim. Source