Can an undocumented immigrant recover damages in a personal injury action in California?
Yes. If you are here illegally and are injured as a result of someone’s fault, you have similar rights as a United States citizen or a lawful resident to bring a personal injury action and seek damages under California law. While there were some limitations on recovery of damages by undocumented immigrants, both the courts and legislature recently removed those limitations. A typical personal injury action in California includes several types of damages: 1) medical bills for past treatment; 2) [...]