Truck claims
in District of Columbia.

3 years

Three years from the date of injury under D.C. Code § 12-301(8).

Pure contributory negligence

DC is one of the few jurisdictions that applies pure contributory negligence — if you are even slightly at fault, recovery may be completely barred. Skilled legal representation is essential.

Maximum recovery

No general cap on compensatory damages.

Pre-suit notice

Claims against the District generally require six-month written notice under D.C. Code § 12-309.

D.C. Code § 12-301

Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.

State practice

Commercial truck traffic is restricted on many DC streets. Permit and routing violations can support negligence per se theories.