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Truck claims
in California.
California follows pure comparative negligence (Li v. Yellow Cab) — your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but you can recover regardless of how much fault is attributed to you.
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California has a 2-year deadline. Evidence disappears in days.
2 years
Two years from the date of injury under Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1.
Pure comparative negligence
California follows pure comparative negligence (Li v. Yellow Cab) — your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but you can recover regardless of how much fault is attributed to you.
Maximum recovery
No general cap on damages in standard truck accident cases. Caps apply in medical malpractice cases under MICRA.
Pre-suit notice
Government tort claims require a written claim within six months under Cal. Gov't Code § 911.2.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 335.1
Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.
State practice
California enforces stricter cargo securement and weight rules than federal minimums in some cases. CHP commercial enforcement is active throughout the state.
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