How to File a Car Insurance Claim with State Farm
Were you recently in a car accident in Bakersfield? If so, you likely took steps to protect your passengers and other injured people at the scene. You might even have required some medical treatment yourself. Now that everyone is out of danger, it’s time to contact your insurance company and learn more about filing…
How to File a Car Insurance Claim with Allstate
The hours, even days following a car accident can be full of confusing procedures. However, it’s important to follow the terms of your insurance carefully to protect the health of your car accident claim. If you have Allstate insurance, you should follow these steps: Call the Insurance Company Right Away After a car accident,…
Do Pedestrians Have the Right of Way in California?
Many Californians, particularly in urban areas, choose to walk or ride their bikes in lieu of driving to their destination. Commuting by foot or bike can save money, provide convenience, and save time on the hassle of heavy traffic. However, some pedestrian conduct raises important questions about liability following an accident. Do pedestrians always…
Who Is at Fault in a T-Bone Accident?
According to the National Transportation Highway Safety Administration, 8,000 people are killed in T-bone collisions annually. Even today, few cars are equipped with side-impact airbags and many drivers and passengers involved in a side-impact collision suffer severe injuries. Determining who is at fault in these T-bone accidents is key to determining who deserves compensation…
What Happens When Your Car Is Totaled?
Sometimes, all your vehicle needs after a collision are repairs and some TLC. Other times, the crash can make your vehicle completely undrivable. If a recent car accident in Bakersfield totaled your vehicle, you may be at a loss for what to do next. You need an interim vehicle to drive to work, and…
What Is a Third Party Car Insurance Claim?
California is a fault state when it comes to car accidents, meaning the injured party must prove the other party’s fault before that person’s insurance will cover damages. After many car accidents in California, injured parties will submit claims to insurance companies other than their own. This might be the case, for example, if…
Car Accident Scene Photography Tips
Taking photographs of the scene of a car accident is an excellent way to preserve crucial evidence for your claim. It is hard to argue against hard evidence that a photograph presents. Thanks to camera phones, almost everyone has the ability to take photos of motor vehicle accidents directly after they happen. Follow these tips…
Car Safety Inspections in California
Every state has unique laws concerning vehicle safety inspections, and California has a few special considerations not seen in other states. All California drivers, especially those moving to or driving in the state for the first time, need to understand their obligations as drivers when it comes to vehicle safety inspections. California drivers also…
California Auto Insurance Requirements
All American drivers require auto insurance to legally drive, and every state has unique insurance requirements for drivers. California drivers need to make sure their policies offer at least the minimum required coverage, but having minimal coverage can be risky, especially in the event of a serious accident. California follows a fault rule for…
Do I Need to Report a Car Accident in California?
Many drivers who experience car accidents wonder if they need to involve the police. In the state of California, reporting a car accident is almost always required. If the accident caused any injury, no matter how slight, a death, or damage estimated to be more than $750 in repairs, the drivers involved need to…