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// 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.

01// STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

3 years

Three years from the date of injury under RCW § 4.16.080.

02// FAULT SYSTEM

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.

03// DAMAGE CAPS

Maximum recovery

No general cap on compensatory damages following Sofie v. Fibreboard.

04// NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Pre-suit notice

Tort claims against state and local government require 60-day waiting period after filing under RCW § 4.96.020.

05// KEY STATUTE

RCW § 4.16.080

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

06// TRUCK-SPECIFIC NOTES

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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