Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

Jurisdiction and Forum for Lawsuit

I was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Southern California while on my honeymoon. The driver of the vehcle that struck my vehicle is from Virginia. I know I can file suit in the Sate and county where the accident occured but can I also file suit in the county where I reside?


Asked on 11/15/06, 5:45 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan Stein Law Offices of Jonathan G. Stein

Re: Jurisdiction and Forum for Lawsuit

You received three good answers. One more choice, however: if your case is worth more than $75,000, you can file suit in Federal Court in the district that covers the location of the accident.

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Answered on 1/03/07, 11:29 am
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: Jurisdiction and Forum for Lawsuit

No, where defendant lives or where incident occured.

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Answered on 1/02/07, 5:55 pm
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: Jurisdiction and Forum for Lawsuit

In case you didn't believe Mr. Selik, I'll say it again..only where the deft. lives or where the incident took place.

Should you have anymore questions, I will be glad to answer them at, 818.385.0520. Otherwise, good luck.

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Answered on 1/02/07, 6:27 pm
Brian McGinity McGinity Law Office

Re: Jurisdiction and Forum for Lawsuit

With the facts you have provided, it would seem you have two choices for filling your law suit. You can either file in the county where the accident took place or you can file in the county where the defendant lives. Good luck

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Answered on 1/02/07, 10:03 pm


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