Who Is at Fault in a Car Accident Due to Changing Lanes?
Car accidents are common occurrences on California roads, with many different types of collisions occurring each day. You can establish clear liability in some accidents, while others may require additional investigation by an attorney. One type of accident that can be difficult to investigate are lane change accidents. Typically, the driver who did not…
Do You Need to Replace a Car Seat After a Car Accident?
Depending on the circumstances of your accident, a car collision can leave severe, sometimes irreparable damage to your vehicle. Not only is the exterior of your car at risk, but a car accident can damage your interior mechanisms and the belongings you have inside of your vehicle. If you have a car seat in…
Do You Need to Report a Car Accident in California?
Car accidents are very common occurrences on California roads, from serious multi-car collisions to minor bumps and scratches. If you are in an accident where no one suffers serious injuries or damage, you may wonder if you need to report the car accident to law enforcement or the Department of Motor Vehicles. However, California…
California Comparative Fault Laws
Most states abide by either comparative fault or contributory negligence laws when it comes to recovery for car accidents. Comparative fault is the norm, with only a handful of states still using contributory negligence laws. California uses a pure comparative fault rule. After an auto accident, the courts may assign a portion of fault…
What Happens if You Hit a Car that is Illegally Parked?
Many car accident cases are not black and white. It is not always easy to identify who was at fault or what caused the accident. In some cases, both drivers could share fault for the auto collision. In others, one party may be solely at fault. If you strike a vehicle that someone illegally…
California Collision Repair Laws and Regulations
After an auto collision, one of the main goals for victims is to repair the damage to their vehicles. In California, collision repair laws and regulations determine how and when a vehicle owner can get auto repairs. As a California car accident victim, you must comply with regulations through your insurance company and state…
What to Do When Someone Hits Your Parked Car
Many low-speed, low-value auto accidents happen in parking lots and garages, and any parked vehicle on the street is potentially susceptible to damage from passing negligent motorists. If another driver hits your parked car, you should know what to expect from the situation. In the event you happen to be in or around your…
How Long Does Subrogation Take?
When a driver causes an accident with another driver resulting in injuries and other damages, the injured driver will likely file an insurance claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. If the at-fault driver does not have auto insurance, the injured driver’s insurance policy may cover the damages. Insurance companies have the right to…
What is Personal Injury Protection?
Every state in the U.S. has unique laws for handling car accidents. Most states follow fault-based systems that require drivers to determine fault for accidents and file claims for coverage against at-fault drivers’ auto insurance policies. However, several states use no-fault systems, and personal injury protection (PIP) insurance coverage is the standard for auto…
What Is Actual Cash Value?
Imagine purchasing a new vehicle for $20,000 and then getting into an accident one year later. You prepare your insurance claim and expect coverage for the price you paid only for the insurer to respond with a much lower settlement offer than you anticipated. This may seem unfair, but the reality is that most…