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District of Columbia Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in District of Columbia. Find attorneys who understand District of Columbia law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Washington D.C. follows the harsh contributory negligence rule. If you are found even 1% at fault fo...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Washington D.C. does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both...
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District of Columbia uses contributory negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
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District of Columbia Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: D.C. Code § 12-301
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
District of Columbia Fault System
Washington D.C. follows the harsh contributory negligence rule. If you are found even 1% at fault for the accident, you may be completely barred from recovering any damages.
What This Means for Your Case
District of Columbia is one of only 5 jurisdictions with pure contributory negligence. Insurance companies will aggressively try to assign you even 1% of fault to deny your entire claim. You need an experienced attorney who can build an airtight case proving the truck driver's complete liability.
Legal citation: D.C. common law
District of Columbia Damage Caps
Washington D.C. does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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