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.
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