Car Accident Law in California

Two main things drivers must know about California car accident law: 1) All drivers must have a minimum of $15,000 for each person injured or killed in an accident, $30,000 for injury/death of two or more persons in one accident, and a minimum of $5,000 for property damage in any one accident, and 2) drivers who are found to be at fault for a car accident may be held liable for any damages or injuries that result from the accident.

What To Do After A Car Accident Not Your Fault

You should do three things after a car accident that is not your fault: 1) take photos of the cars from the front and the rear of each vehicle, including the surrounding landscape or landmarks; 2) exchange driver's licenses and insurance information, and 3) report to your insurance company.

Who is at fault in an accident?

To determine fault in a car accident, you must show that the driver was negligent; you prove a driver was negligent by showing what the driver did that violated a law.

California Trucking Laws

California law requires that all trucks equipment, such as lights, windshields, reflectors, etc., must comply with the United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration standards.

Stalking Law and Elements (California)

The term “stalking” is defined as a person engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress or fear for their safety.
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