In California, joint and several liability laws pertain to who is at fault in an accident when there are two or more drivers. The fact is that plenty of accidents are the fault of two or more drivers. Even the best drivers are prone to making the occasional minor mistake that at least partially contributes […]
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California is an at-fault state. Does that mean parking lot accidents that take place in San Diego and other California cities are at-fault? Yes. If a driver hits another person or their car in a parking lot, the acting driver tends to assume responsibility for the injured person’s losses. Not every acting driver accepts the
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Accidеnts happen in the blink of an eye, and they can have lasting consequences. As responsible drivers, most of us purchase the required insurancе to protect ourselves financially and legally in thе еvеnt of an accidеnt. But what happens when you’re involved in a crash, and it’s at least partially your fault? Can someone file
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For most people, resolving a motor vehicle accident claim means pursuing compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. This can involve a drawn-out claims process and might even result in attorneys filing a lawsuit on your behalf. Eventually, the insurance company typically makes a settlement offer that the injured party accepts, bringing the case to
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What you say and how you act in the moments after a motor vehicle accident can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Sure, vehicle crashes can be chaotic and emotional. However, some cases have been severely undermined either because someone said the wrong thing or failed to take some critical actions.
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In the State of California, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit after an accident — even if you are partially to blame. This is thanks to California’s comparative negligence law. While you retain the right to pursue legal action, any shared fault could still impact your potential recovery. Questions regarding comparative
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Countless motor vehicle accidents occur throughout the United States every day. Some of these accidents are minor, while others can have devastating consequences for everyone involved. The reality of many car accidents is that they are often more severe than they initially appear. It can be confusing to know what to do after a minor
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Insurance companies generally determine fault in car accidents. Under California accident law, at least one party in the accident calls the police, who then files a report based on what they observe at the scene. The report determines whether either or both parties broke any laws, and both parties are given copies of the police
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Pedestrians must look out for oncoming traffic whenever crossing the road. Collision with a vehicle can cause serious injury or death. It’s important to understand California’s unmarked crosswalk laws, so you know what you are entitled to if you find yourself in this unfortunate situation. What Is an Unmarked Crosswalk in California? An unmarked crosswalk
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