You thought it would not get any worse—the sound of screeching tires and the lurch of the vehicles colliding. The sound of sirens and your loved ones being taken away strapped to a gurney in the back of an ambulance. Then—the officer who first responded to the accident walks up to you and hands you […]
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Is It OK to Say You’re Sorry after a Crash?
It is a beautiful spring day, and you are headed to meet a friend you have not seen since high school. Your mind is wandering as you remember the fun the two of you used to have. You pop an old mix CD into the car stereo. One of your favorite songs comes on, and […]
Do You Know What to Find Out Right after You’re in a Crash?
If you crash your car, you have to stop whether the accident involved a moving vehicle, a pedestrian, a parked vehicle, or even property. Do not try to run away even if you were not responsible for the accident. If you do, you might be charged with hit-and-run, which can carry severe penalties. It is […]
What Should a California Driver Do if Someone Is Hurt in a Crash?
Drivers are naturally exposed to the possibility of encountering a situation where someone has been injured in a car wreck. It may be that a driver is involved in a crash, or it could be that the driver comes upon a wreck in which people are injured. A driver who is involved in the crash […]
Does California Law Require You to Stop after a Crash?
A question that often perplexes drivers both old and new is whether they are legally required to stop after a motor vehicle crash occurs. While various state laws differ in this regard, this article will focus on the legal duty of motorists to stop, regardless of whether the accident has produced injuries. Under California law, […]
