District of Columbia Accident Forms - Dc Automobile Accident

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District of Columbia Statute of Limitations

District of Columbia’s statutes of limitations include filing claims within three years from date of accident, and the limits on damages that are non-permanent injuries are covered by the state’s PIP insurance laws. If a claim is filed against D.C., then it must be filed within 6 months. District of Columbia follows a “no fault” car insurance and accident compensation laws. In D.C., you must file a claim with your own insurance first under the PIP (personal injury protection) coverage for the injuries from the accident. D.C. also has a “contributory negligence” legal standard. This means that if you contribute minorly to an accident, you cannot collect damages from the other person.