Slip and Fall in Sacramento
Slip and Fall legal information specific to Sacramento — California law, local courts, and filing procedures.
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This page provides general legal information about car accident accidents in Sacramento, California. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed California attorney for guidance specific to your case.
Car Accident in Sacramento
Sacramento car accidents on I-5, I-80, and Business 80 are documented by SFPD or CHP. State government vehicles — Caltrans, CHP, state agency cars — require government tort claims against the relevant state agency within six months. SacRT bus accidents require a city tort claim against the City of Sacramento or Sacramento Regional Transit.
California Law That Applies
California pure comparative fault. Two-year SOL under CCP § 335.1. Six-month state tort claim for state vehicles; six-month city/county tort claim for Sacramento or SacRT vehicles. Insurance minimums $30K/$60K/$15K.
Within two years: An action for assault, battery, or injury to, or for the death of, an individual caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another.
Courts and Procedures in Sacramento
Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse, 720 9th St. Faster trial timelines (18–24 months) than LA or Bay Area courts.
Primary Courthouse
Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse
720 9th St, Sacramento, CA 95814 · Unlimited Civil Division
FAQs — Car Accident in Sacramento
How long do I have to file a car accident lawsuit in Sacramento?
The statute of limitations for car accident personal injury claims in Sacramento is two years from the date of the collision under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. Claims against the City of Sacramento, Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT), or Sacramento County require a government tort claim within six months. Missing the six-month government deadline permanently bars the government entity claim.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault for a car accident in Sacramento?
Yes. California's pure comparative fault system reduces your recovery proportionally by your fault percentage but never eliminates it. A plaintiff found 30% at fault in a $100,000 case recovers $70,000. Sacramento insurers routinely argue elevated comparative fault percentages — objective physical evidence counters these arguments.
What if the other driver in my Sacramento accident was uninsured?
Your own Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage is the primary recovery source when the at-fault driver has no liability insurance. California requires insurers to offer UM coverage at limits matching the liability coverage purchased. UM coverage pays for bodily injury including pain and suffering from an uninsured driver up to your policy limits.
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