How Do California Vehicle Codes Apply to Car Accidents?.

The California Vehicle Code sets the laws and rules of the roadway, and our car accident lawyers want you to know the basics.

In car accidents that are serious enough to cause personal injury, police will come out to the scene of the car accident and take down information. In the police report, the responding officer usually indicates specific Vehicle Code violations (i.e. speeding, unsafe lane change and running a red light) that caused the car accident. The California Vehicle Codes have some rules and regulations that you should know.

Major Car Accidents Often Come Under California Vehicle Codes

In car accidents with personal injury or crashes with an extensive amount of property damage, the California Vehicle Code requires you to file a Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) report. This is report that your car accident lawyer can fill out on your behalf. This DMV form is usually filled out along with another form that helps you get the responsible party’s car insurance policy information if none was provided at the scene of the car accident.

The Vehicle Code also determines the minimum amount of car insurance required to drive a car in California — usually $15,000 per injured person in a car accident or $30,000 for everyone injured if that person is deemed at fault for a car accident. Our car accident lawyers in San Diego recommend that you choose a higher limit, which usually does not cost that much more and will benefit you greatly if you are ever involved in a personal injury claim.

The California Vehicle Code is a very useful tool for all California drivers, and an experienced car accident lawyer will use these laws to recover money on your behalf.

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If the unfortunate happens and you do get into a car accident, the best thing you can do for yourself is to seek legal representation quickly. Experienced car accident lawyers, like the ones at our San Diego law firm, will help you avoid costly mistakes many people make when dealing with complex laws like the California Vehicle Codes.

With only get one settlement for personal injury, don’t you think you should do everything in your power to maximize your car accident settlement?

If you were injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault and believe that you deserve compensation, then call our bilingual law offices right away at 1-800-655-6585 or click here for a FREE consultation with an experienced car accident attorney in San Diego and find out how we can help you. We look forward to providing good advice for your case. There is no cost for your initial consultation, and there are no fees until we recover a fair car accident settlement.

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[caption id="attachment_21715" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: The San Diego Union Tribune"][/caption] Last week, we reported on a car accident in San Diego that resulted out of alleged teen street racing. In new developments, the 18-year-old driver charged with the death of the two teenagers involved in the street racing has pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter among four other charges according to reports at the San Diego Union Tribune. The news follows the earlier arrest of another 16-year-old driver that was taken into custody on similar charges. Just shortly after his arraignment, Michael Johnson, the 18-year-old driver of a Volvo S40, said, according to his attorney, that he is not the responsible party in the tragic San Diego accident fatalities that occurred April 4. Accident reports indicate that Johnson was returning from a spring break beach party in La Jolla when he was allegedly involved in a street racing contest with another teen driver – the unidentified 16-year-old driver of a Volkswagen Passat whose name has not been released since he is a minor. According to Deputy District Attorney Kristen Spieler, the two vehicles were zigzagging across lanes at speeds reaching up to a staggering 100 m.p.h. The 16-year-old driver in the Passat lost control over the vehicle, causing the car to flip over several times across multiple lanes of the road. Two passengers, Anthony Foreman, 18, and Jayli Campbell, 16, were thrown from the Passat and died at the scene of the accident. Two passengers survived the crash. Charlotte McQuillen, survived the accident although she suffered serious injury as a result of the collision including reports that say the teen will have to recover from traumatic brain injury. Anthoney Taylor, 16, also survived the crash although his injuries are unclear at this time. Johnson did not flee the scene of the accident according to police reports and cooperated with authorities once officers assessed the scene of the collision. The teen has no prior criminal record, although authorities say his vehicle was found containing a small amount of marijuana. Johnson is being charged with intoxicated driving, although his lawyer says there were no field sobriety tests to confirm the teen’s alleged intoxication. Teen driving: reminders for concerned parents Last week, we blogged on actions parents can take to prevent teen car accidents. Tips include:

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Enforcing the rules. Every teen driver needs to know that rules are there for a purpose, and when they are broken, consequences will follow.
Have a DUI backup plan. As most parents can attest, there are many instances when teen drivers run into problems that supersede their know-how and maturity. Drinking is one of those problems. In cases of emergency, your teen should have an open-door policy where they feel safe to call you when they need help – such in the case of drunk driving or driving while intoxicated.

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