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Truck Accident Attorney by State

State laws significantly impact your truck accident case. Find state-specific information on statute of limitations, fault systems, damage caps, and legal requirements.

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Why State Laws Matter in Truck Accident Cases

While federal FMCSA regulations apply to all commercial trucks, state laws govern deadlines, fault rules, and damage limits. Choosing the right attorney who understands your state's specific laws is critical.

Statute of Limitations

Ranges from 1-6 years depending on your state

Fault Systems

Contributory, comparative, or pure negligence rules vary by state

Damage Caps

Some states limit non-economic damages

Local Expertise

Attorneys must understand state court procedures

Top States for Truck Accidents

These states see the highest volume of commercial truck traffic and accidents. Click for state-specific legal information.

CA
California
2 years statute
FL
Florida
4 years statute
GA
Georgia
2 years statute
IL
Illinois
2 years statute
NY
New York
3 years statute
OH
Ohio
2 years statute
PA
Pennsylvania
2 years statute
TX
Texas
2 years statute

Select Your State for Specific Legal Information

AL2 years
Alabama
AK2 years
Alaska
AZ2 years
Arizona
AR3 years
Arkansas
CA2 years
California
CO3 years
Colorado
CT2 years
Connecticut
DE2 years
Delaware
DC3 years
District of Columbia
FL4 years
Florida
GA2 years
Georgia
HI2 years
Hawaii
ID2 years
Idaho
IL2 years
Illinois
IN2 years
Indiana
IA2 years
Iowa
KS2 years
Kansas
KY1 year
Kentucky
LA1 year
Louisiana
ME6 years
Maine
MD3 years
Maryland
MA3 years
Massachusetts
MI3 years
Michigan
MN6 years
Minnesota
MS3 years
Mississippi
MO5 years
Missouri
MT3 years
Montana
NE4 years
Nebraska
NV2 years
Nevada
NH3 years
New Hampshire
NJ2 years
New Jersey
NM3 years
New Mexico
NY3 years
New York
NC3 years
North Carolina
ND6 years
North Dakota
OH2 years
Ohio
OK2 years
Oklahoma
OR2 years
Oregon
PA2 years
Pennsylvania
RI3 years
Rhode Island
SC3 years
South Carolina
SD3 years
South Dakota
TN1 year
Tennessee
TX2 years
Texas
UT4 years
Utah
VT3 years
Vermont
VA2 years
Virginia
WA3 years
Washington
WV2 years
West Virginia
WI3 years
Wisconsin
WY4 years
Wyoming

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