Auto accident law in California
No one is ever prepared to be involved in an automobile accident. However, with the number of vehicles that travel the highways and byways in California, your chances of being involved in some type of automobile accident while traveling in California is fairly good. In order to protect yourself, you should know what to do in the event that you are involved in an auto accident.
Immediately stop and assess the situation and call for assistance if necessary. Failing to stop at the scene of an accident or leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offense in California. Even if the damage is only minor, you must report the accident to the police or to the California Highway Patrol. If you hit a parked vehicle, you must try to locate the owner or leave a note with your name, address and contact information so that the owner of the vehicle can contact you to report the accident. If you or someone else is seriously injured or needs medical attention, call for assistance immediately and follow any instructions provided by the dispatcher until help arrives.
California law requires that you maintain an acceptable form of financial responsibility to pay for damages or costs related to an automobile accident. You will be required to show proof of this financial responsibility to others involved in the accident and any police officer that responds to the scene of the accident. Failure to provide evidence of financial responsibility will result in a fine of up to...
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