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Delivery Accident Laws by State

Delivery accident law varies significantly by state — statutes of limitations, comparative fault rules, auto insurance minimums, and TNC regulations all differ across jurisdictions. This site currently provides detailed coverage of California law, including city-level information for Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose.

Educational information only. This page does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Verify current rules with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

States Currently Covered

California

California's 2-year statute of limitations (CCP § 335.1), pure comparative fault, Proposition 22 gig contractor classification, and updated SB 1107 insurance minimums ($30k/$60k as of Jan 1, 2025) make California one of the most complex states for delivery accident law.

  • SOL: 2 years (CCP § 335.1)
  • Fault: Pure comparative
  • Coverage: $30k/$60k min. (SB 1107)
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Additional states will be added as this site expands. If your accident occurred in a state not yet covered, the Resources section contains general information applicable across jurisdictions, and the Find a Lawyer page links to national attorney directories.

California Cities

City-specific pages cover local courthouse locations, filing procedures, and delivery accident data for California's largest markets.

Los Angeles

LA County delivery accident claims are filed in LA Superior Court (Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 N. Hill St.). Los Angeles is the nation's largest gig economy delivery market, with Amazon, DoorDash, and Uber Eats operating at exceptionally high volume.

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San Diego

San Diego County claims are filed in San Diego Superior Court (Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway). San Diego's mix of urban downtown corridors, military installations, and sprawling suburban areas creates diverse delivery accident patterns.

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San Jose

Santa Clara County claims are filed in Santa Clara Superior Court (191 N. First St., San Jose). Silicon Valley's dense tech campus network and active cycling infrastructure create distinctive delivery accident dynamics.

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Key California Delivery Accident Laws at a Glance

  • Statute of limitations: 2 years from the accident date (CCP § 335.1). Government entity defendants require a government tort claim within 6 months.
  • Comparative fault: Pure comparative fault — recovery reduced by plaintiff's percentage of fault, but not eliminated regardless of fault level.
  • Auto insurance minimums (SB 1107, eff. Jan 1, 2025): $30,000 per person / $60,000 per accident / $15,000 property damage.
  • TNC Phase 3 coverage: $1 million per occurrence for active delivery orders by DoorDash, Uber Eats, Lyft, and other platforms.
  • Prop 22 (Nov. 2020): App-based delivery and rideshare drivers classified as independent contractors. Third-party civil liability unaffected.
  • AB 375 (eff. Mar 1, 2025): Food delivery platforms must verify drivers. Unverified driver causing accident = potential direct platform negligence claim.
  • SB 1107 (eff. Jan 1, 2025): Personal auto minimum liability limits raised; phased increases continue through 2035.
  • FMCSA applicability: UPS, FedEx, and other interstate commercial carriers subject to federal trucking regulations including 49 CFR Parts 391, 393, 395, 396.

Find a Delivery Accident Attorney in California

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