California Delivery Accident Law — City Guides

California applies a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury under CCP § 335.1. The state follows pure comparative fault (Civil Code § 1431.2), meaning you can recover damages even if you share some responsibility. Each major city has its own Superior Court division and local filing procedures. Select a city below for local court information, courthouse addresses, and city-specific guidance.

California Cities

These guides cover local court procedures, insurance filing logistics, and jurisdiction-specific considerations for delivery accident claims in California’s largest cities.

Los Angeles Delivery Accident Guide

LA County has the highest delivery vehicle density in California. Guides cover the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, LAMC traffic regulations, and major delivery corridors from downtown to the Valley. Amazon, DoorDash, and UPS claims are common.

Los Angeles Guide →

San Diego Delivery Accident Guide

San Diego’s Hall of Justice handles delivery accident personal injury filings for the Central Division. Military corridor proximity and cross-border commerce create unique delivery traffic patterns in this region.

San Diego Guide →

San Jose Delivery Accident Guide

San Jose and Silicon Valley have some of the highest concentrations of tech-company delivery operations in the country, including Amazon Fresh, autonomous vehicle pilots, and dense last-mile delivery networks.

San Jose Guide →

California Delivery Accident Law — Key Statutes

Regardless of which California city your accident occurred in, these statewide rules govern your claim:

  • Statute of Limitations: CCP § 335.1 — two years from the date of injury for personal injury claims.
  • Comparative Fault: Civil Code § 1431.2 — pure comparative fault; your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault.
  • Insurance Minimums: SB 1107 (effective January 1, 2025) raised California’s minimum bodily injury limits to $30,000/$60,000.
  • Gig Worker Rules: Proposition 22 (November 2020) classifies app-based delivery drivers as independent contractors, but third-party injury claims are unaffected.
  • AB 375 (2025): Food delivery platforms must verify drivers; an unverified driver on active platform duty may create direct platform negligence liability.

See the full California delivery accident law guide for complete statewide coverage.