// JURISDICTION / WA
Truck claims
in Washington.
Washington follows pure comparative fault under RCW § 4.22.005 — your damages are reduced by your share of fault but recovery is never barred.
3 years
Three years from the date of injury under RCW § 4.16.080.
Pure comparative negligence
Washington follows pure comparative fault under RCW § 4.22.005 — your damages are reduced by your share of fault but recovery is never barred.
Maximum recovery
No general cap on compensatory damages following Sofie v. Fibreboard.
Pre-suit notice
Tort claims against state and local government require 60-day waiting period after filing under RCW § 4.96.020.
RCW § 4.16.080
Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.
State practice
I-5 and I-90 carry heavy freight. Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma generate major container trucking.
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