The driver who made an unsafe lane movement is often found at fault in a California sideswipe crash, particularly when that movement caused the collision. That is the legal starting point, and the evidence your attorney must build on. Sideswipe...
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After a crash, the driver should stop safely, protect the students, assess immediate hazards, request emergency help when needed, and follow the district and CHP reporting process. School officials generally follow district procedures for notifying families. Emergency medical personnel may...
Under California law, the operator must provide practical and necessary assistance to people affected by the accident when that help can be given safely. If the accident caused property damage, the operator must stop when it is reasonable under the...
Yes, a car accident claim can include a broken tooth or other dental injury, such as dislodging crowns, or damage to the jaw. If another driver caused the crash, you may be able to seek compensation for dental expenses, future...
A serious crash that causes a coma can lead to intensive hospital care followed by months or years of rehabilitation. Treatment may include surgery, neurological monitoring, inpatient rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other long-term care. These cases...
In California, a slip-and-fall claim may include compensation when a dangerous property condition exacerbates a preexisting injury. The injured person must still prove the premises liability claim and show how the fall caused additional harm. California Civil Jury Instruction (CACI)...
Yes, a minor passenger can recover compensation after a drunk-driving crash in California. A parent, guardian, or other court-approved representative may pursue the claim on behalf of the child, and a court must approve a settlement of the minor's claim...
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently retired X2, its high-intensity 4D roller coaster with rotating seats, after more than 100 people reportedly alleged they suffered brain injuries connected to the ride. The closure followed reports of severe neurological injuries, a...
Yes, you can still make an injury claim in California without a police report. Most personal injury claims do not require police involvement. The main issue is whether you have evidence showing how the injury occurred, who may be responsible,...
Yes, you can sue the driver who hit you, and you do not need to wait for the criminal case to move forward. A criminal driving under the influence (DUI) case is brought by the state to punish the driver...
What happens after a gas truck crash in California depends on what the truck is carrying, how badly the tank is damaged, and whether fuel leaks out. A minor crash may be handled like another serious truck accident. But if...
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) analysis of 2003–2005 trauma-center data found that lower-extremity injuries were the most common body-region injuries among motorcyclists age 15 and older who sustained moderate or more serious injuries. Leg injuries were the most...
You may have a personal injury claim for your own injuries and losses. If police identify the driver, the claim may go through the driver's liability insurance. However, if police never find the driver, uninsured motorist coverage may apply depending...
Generally, you do not need to wait for a criminal driving under the influence (DUI) conviction to start the claims process. If the driver's actions caused you harm, you can file a civil lawsuit to seek compensation for your injuries,...
Many Fresno personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, where clients generally pay no attorney fees upfront. Under this arrangement, your attorney's payment comes out of any settlement or court award, not in advance from your own funds....
Determining fault in an accident usually comes down to figuring out who violated a duty of care. That means assessing who acted unreasonably or broke a rule that caused the accident. An accident can leave you in pain, scared, and...
If a driver hit you while you were crossing a street in Oakland, you may have a personal injury claim. The driver is often responsible when their negligent driving causes the accident. Oakland crashes can also involve employers, vehicle owners,...
A head-on collision occurs when the front ends of vehicles traveling in opposite directions collide, sometimes producing severe forces and serious injuries. For example, when two similar vehicles each travel at 50 mph and collide head-on, each may experience a...
Motor vehicle accidents account for roughly 38% of new spinal cord injury (SCI) cases every year, making them the leading cause of SCIs in the United States. Vehicle crashes are especially dangerous to the spinal cord because they can expose...
Yes. A driver or insurance company can still argue that you share fault even if you crossed with a green or WALK signal. However, having the right signal can be strong evidence that you were crossing lawfully. In California, drivers...
The at-fault driver (and their liability insurer) is usually responsible for losses caused by the rollover, including damage to your semi-truck and cargo, towing and recovery costs, and bodily injuries. California’s minimum auto liability limits are $30,000 for injury or...
A commercial truck driver injured by a reckless driver can generally pursue a third-party personal injury claim against that driver while receiving workers’ compensation benefits. California Labor Code (LAB) §3852 preserves an eligible employee’s right to pursue a third party...
If another driver rear-ended you and pushed you into the car ahead, the rear driver may be responsible for both collisions. You are not automatically at fault simply because your vehicle made contact with the car in front of you....
You have the right to change insurance providers at any time. California law does not impose statutory penalties for early policy cancellation. However, your policy terms may still include early cancellation fees. After an accident, being stuck with an insurer...
Yes. A dog bite while working at someone’s home may support two separate claims under California law. Workers’ compensation focuses on whether the bite happened during covered employment. A personal injury claim focuses on whether another party is legally responsible...
You can file a personal injury claim against a friend who caused a California crash. In most cases, that claim is handled through your friend's auto insurance up to the policy limits, though coverage may be denied, excluded, or insufficient...
Yes. In California, the owner's auto policy may still cover your injuries even if the at-fault driver was never listed on it, as long as that driver had the owner's express or implied permission to use the vehicle. California Insurance...
You do not need the other driver’s insurance details in hand to move forward with a claim after a California crash. If they refuse to share that information, you can still document the collision, report it, and use other records...
Ribs are among the bones most commonly fractured in car accidents. The clavicle (collarbone) and femur (thighbone) are also frequently injured, along with bones in the arms, pelvis, face, skull, and spine, depending on the force and direction of the...
If you got the hit-and-run driver's license plate, report it to law enforcement and any applicable insurer as soon as possible. The plate can help police identify the registered vehicle owner. Investigators can then use other evidence to determine who...