Defendant’s residence provides traditional venue basis for personal injury lawsuits ensuring defendants aren’t hauled to distant forums. Individual residence means domicile, not temporary presence. Corporate residence includes incorporation state and principal business place. Multiple defendants allow choice among their residences. General personal jurisdiction permits suing defendants at home for any claims. Specific jurisdiction requirements don’t apply at defendant’s residence. Service of process is easier at defendant’s home. Asset location for collection favors defendant’s residence. Strategic considerations include jury pools and judicial attitudes. Plaintiff convenience may favor accident location instead.