In California as in the rest of the country, leaving the scene of a car accident you were involved in is a crime. A hit-and-run can be a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on whether or not an injured victim was left at the scene. A person can be charged for a...
In California, all ride sharing companies are required to carry some commercial liability insurance just in case a passenger is injured in an accident. Large, nationwide ride sharing companies like Uber and Lyft also have their own insurance coverage for every ride....
Mediation in California allows two or more parties to make an agreement with the help of a third-party mediator. This professional remains neutral but requires the parties to sign a legally binding document. There are at least five stages of product liability...
Economic conditions have led to an increased demand for truck drivers in California to help alleviate supply chain limitations. One of the U.S. government's changes intended to benefit the economy was to make it possible for commercial drivers as young as 18 years old...
Drunk driving contributes to an unfortunate number of fatal crashes each year. Drivers who travel the roads while intoxicated put their lives at risk and the lives of others in the vehicle’s vicinity. Keeping control of a car while under the influence of drugs or...
Determining who is at fault in a multi-car accident can be tricky as the fault may lie with more than one driver. Insurance companies in California have a process whereby they attempt to determine which driver is at fault. Insurance companies protect their own...
While most states require people to have liability insurance to cover drivers, some individuals still don't have it. Stats show that one in eight U.S. drivers, or 32 million overall, drive without the minimum coverage. You may wonder what happens in Southern...
Losing someone you love, experiencing severe injuries, and suffering great damage to your car are some of the most unfortunate things that can happen on the road. While there are many causes of road accidents, some are more common than others in California. Here are...
Drivers that are involved in car accidents in California are required by law to stay at the scene. Even if a person was not the at-fault driver in an accident, they could be charged for a hit-and-run if they leave the scene without providing certain information. What...
If you've ever been in a motor vehicle accident, you will know how scary and stressful it can be. There are many reasons why they occur. Some of the most common causes include: Distraction Distraction is often caused by many factors, including texting while driving or...
