Quick Answer: A dooring accident happens when someone opens a car door into a cyclist’s path, and California law puts the fault on the person who opened the door in nearly every case. California Vehicle Code section 22517 requires a driver or passenger to check for oncoming bikes before opening a door, and a violation […]
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Car Accident in California
Filing a wrongful death claim after a fatal car accident in California starts with a police report, a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) report called an SR-1, and an insurance claim against the at-fault driver’s policy. A surviving spouse, child, or other close family member has two years from the date of death to file […]
How to File a Pedestrian Accident Claim Against a Government Entity in San Jose
Most San Jose pedestrian accident claims go against a private driver, with a two-year filing deadline. When the responsible party is a government entity, that deadline is six months, and missing it permanently bars recovery. California law requires a formal government tort claim within six months of the accident before a lawsuit can be initiated. […]
California Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws: What You Need to Know After an Accident in San Jose
Most pedestrians in San Jose who are hit by a car believe that being in a crosswalk settles the question of fault. It does not. California law gives pedestrians strong protections, but it also places duties on them, and the gap between those two things is exactly where insurance companies concentrate their efforts after an […]
How Federal Trucking Regulations Affect Your Truck Accident Claim in California
How do federal trucking regulations impact a truck accident claim in California? Federal trucking regulations set safety standards for many commercial carriers and truck drivers, especially those involved in interstate trucking on California roads. Violations of these rules may serve as critical evidence in proving fault and strengthening your claim for compensation. Federal trucking regulations […]
