How is jurisdiction determined for personal injury cases in California?

What code section or sections govern jurisdiction in California?

California exercises jurisdiction over persons and causes of action as far as the United States Constitution and the US Supreme Court allows.

It depends on what kind of personal injury. If its a product imported into California that causes harm, then obviously, California will have jurisdiction if a resident is harmed by it in California, or someone is harmed in California.

If its a car accident, obviously if it occurs in California, there's jurisdiction.

If its a contract with performance due in California, California will exercise jurisdiction provided the defendant could reasonably expect to be brought into court there.

Without more facts, though, no one can help you.

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