State Route 138 Crash at Summit Valley Road Leaves Injury Status Unknown

California accident information

Injury statute of limitations

2 years (From date of injury (CCP 335.1).)

Wrongful death statute of limitations

2 years (From date of death (CCP 377.60).)

Fault rule

California uses pure comparative negligence: partial fault reduces recovery proportionally but does not bar it.

Citations

CCP 335.1 (SoL); CCP 377.60 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Li v. Yellow Cab

Crash report agency

California Highway Patrol (CHP 190 request) for CHP-investigated crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise.

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