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What Happens If Someone Else Is Driving My Car and Has an Accident in California?
In California, when someone else drives your car and has an accident, your auto insurance policy applies because insurance follows the vehicle, not the driver. Under California's fault rule, the driver who causes an accident is liable for all resulting damages. If the borrower of your vehicle causes an accident, victims can file claims against your insurance policy, potentially causing premium increases. Many people living in California allow their family and friends to use their vehicles. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents can happen with little to no warning. It can be incredibly problematic and frustrating to discover that someone you [...]
What to Do After a Car Accident That Was Not Your Fault in California?
Every year, thousands of California residents experience car accidents. Some of these incidents occur due to completely unpredictable hazards, while others happen because of negligence. When a car accident happens, and another driver is clearly at fault, it’s natural to feel frustrated and uncertain when it comes to recovering your losses. However, California upholds a fault-based system to determine liability for accidents. Therefore, it is essential to know how this rule works and what to do after a car accident that was not your fault in California. How Does the Fault System Work? Every driver in California must have [...]
What Is the Leading Cause of Traffic Fatalities in California?
California recorded 4,061 traffic fatalities in 2023, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. Behind those numbers are crashes involving speeding, impaired driving, distraction, and other forms of negligent conduct that can leave families facing both a devastating loss and difficult legal questions.Understanding what caused a fatal crash matters because evidence of speeding, impairment, or distraction can help establish who was responsible. It can also affect a family’s ability to pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver or another party whose conduct contributed to the collision.What Are the Leading Causes of Traffic Fatalities in California?California’s most recent finalized [...]
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