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Auto Accident Law
A
person who negligently operates a vehicle is required by law to
pay for any and all damages caused. All operators of vehicles must
drive with "reasonable care under the circumstances".
If such care is not used, and an accident occurs, they are responsible
for all damages.
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If
you have been injured through the carelessness, negligence or irresponsible
behavior of another individual or organization, you probably have
a valid personal injury claim. Since most of the time you will suffer
some form of loss (be it income, physical, emotional, or other)
you have a claim arising from injuries sustained as a result of
the use or operation of motor vehicles, including claims against
the at-fault motorist & uninsured motorist claims.
What should you do if you are in an accident?
You should obtain as much correct and complete information as possible
at the accident scene (it will be much more difficult to get vital
information later). We have compiled a list of items you should
obtain at the accident scene:
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Driver's name, address, date of birth, telephone number, driver's
license number, driver's license expiration date, and insurance
company name and phone number.
- Vehicle's make, year, model, license plate number, reg. expiration
date, and vehicle identification number.
- Names, addresses, telephone numbers and insurance companies of
the other vehicle's legal and registered owners (if the driver is
not the owner).
- Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any passengers in the
other vehicle.
- Names, addresses and telephone numbers of witnesses to the accident.
Ask them to stay to talk to the CHP or police. If they cannot stay,
ask them to explain to you what they saw and if possible write everything
down.
- Identify people at the accident scene, even if they will not give
you their contact info. If someone saw the accident and leaves the
scene, you should make a note of his or her vehicle's license plate
number. Law officials can trace the owner's name and address.
- Names and badge numbers of any law officer who came to the accident
scene. Ask the officer where and when you can get a copy of the
accident report. Make a simple diagram of the accident. Make a diagram
of the accident scene on paper, make notes of traffic conditions,
weather, time of day, and any objects such as traffic lights and
signs that might be in the area. Also if you have a camera, take
pictures of the scene.
Personal Injury Experts can refer you to experienced auto accident
lawyers and law firms in California. For your convenience Personal
Injury Experts can provide you with serious auto accident attorneys
rating, settlements, true name, education, specialties, licenses,
sanctions, partners, track record, and more. Personal Injury Experts
can refer you to serious personal injury lawyers in convenient locations
in Los Angeles, Orange
County, San Diego, and San
Bernardino. However, some of our serious personal injury lawyers
and law firms will be able to assist you in different locations
outside the State of California. For more information please feel
free to contact us at (800) 215-1190 or click here.
Attorney
Search Network is a lawyer referral service certified by the American
and California Bar Association established to help individuals solve
their legal problems by referring them to high caliber auto accident
lawyers and car accident law firms in California. The following
are some of the areas of specialty that our Personal Injury Lawyers
will be able to help you with:
If you have any questions about the information provided above, please contact
us.
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to get a referral to an ASN's panel lawyer.
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