In California, driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal. Victims of DUI accidents may be able to recover pain and suffering damages, depending on the facts of their case. If a drunk driver hurt you, the law allows you to...
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In California, an e-scooter rider can use a crosswalk. A driver who turned right into them may be liable for any resulting injuries and losses if that driver turned without checking for road users, cut across the rider’s path, or...
If another driver caused your crash, being uninsured does not automatically eliminate your injury claim. Proposition 213 limits certain categories of compensation rather than creating a blanket rule that prevents every uninsured driver from filing a claim. The key questions...
You may have grounds for a lawsuit if an unsafe act, defective ride or component, dangerous property condition, inadequate warning, or failure to follow a safety duty caused or contributed to your injury. Filing a lawsuit does not mean the...
Do not rush into a roadside agreement if another driver offers cash after a California crash and asks you not to call the police. Injuries, repair costs, and lost income may become clear only after you leave the scene. Address...
In California, a tenant may file a personal injury lawsuit against a landlord when the landlord’s negligence causes an injury. Common examples include falls caused by broken stairs, injuries from faulty wiring, or health problems linked to unsafe property conditions,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Yes, California workers' compensation covers injuries that develop gradually over time, known as cumulative trauma, not just injuries from a single accident. Cumulative trauma (CT) can result from repetitive physical or mental activities over a period of time. Psychological injury...
Reporting a hit-and-run one day after it happens is still possible in California, though it's best to act quickly rather than wait. Under California Vehicle Code § 20008, when a collision results in injury or death, drivers typically have a...
A pedestrian can be entirely or partly at fault for getting hit under California law, depending on the facts of the accident. Determining fault is often more complicated than it first appears, especially when questions arise about whether the pedestrian's...
Yes, you can sue for a car accident in California without a lawyer. This is called appearing “pro se” or “in propria persona,” and it is legal. Whether it is the right choice depends on how serious your injuries are...
Yes, you can still file an injury lawsuit in California even after signing a liability waiver. A liability waiver is a form in which you agree not to hold a business, organization, or other party responsible if you get hurt....
An opposing party can sue you even if you believe the accident was not your fault. Filing a lawsuit does not prove liability. It only starts the legal process. To succeed, the plaintiff generally must prove every required element of...
Yes, you can sue someone if you fall in their driveway. Under California premises liability law, you can sue if a property owner’s negligence caused the injury. This law holds property owners responsible for keeping their land reasonably safe. Negligence...
Yes, you may be able to pursue more than what the at-fault driver's policy will pay. California law offers several paths when your damages exceed those policy limits. This may include the driver's personal assets, a third-party liability claim, and...
Yes, you could potentially sue someone for hitting you in a crosswalk. California Vehicle Code (CVC) § 21950 generally gives pedestrians the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks, and drivers must yield when required by law. If they...
California retail workers can file workers' compensation for back and hip injuries under a no-fault system. That no-fault design means you can focus on getting better rather than proving negligence. Workers’ comp covers both sudden accidents and injuries that worsen...
Yes, you can file an insurance claim if someone hits your parked car. You do not need the other driver’s full information to start the claim. California law and your insurance policy both provide ways to recover repair costs, including...
Potentially. A trucking company may be liable if the driver was acting within the scope of employment or agency, or if the company’s own negligence contributed to the crash. Trucking companies must follow federal rules that go far beyond standard...
Under California law, if another person’s carelessness led to your brain injury, you might be eligible to pursue a lawsuit. With a personal injury claim, you may pursue financial compensation for how this injury has affected your overall quality of...
Black box data can help establish fault in a California truck accident when it shows unsafe or reckless driving. It records objective facts such as speed, braking, and steering right before impact. While it does not directly assign legal fault,...