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All content on this site is general educational information about California accident injury law. It does not constitute legal advice, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney about the specific facts of your situation.

Rear-End Collision

CVC § 21703 creates a presumption of fault for the trailing driver. California's pure comparative negligence allows recovery even with partial fault.

Rear-End Collision Law

Hit and Run Accident

When the driver flees, uninsured motorist coverage under Insurance Code § 11580.2 is the primary recovery avenue. A police report is required.

Hit and Run Law

Rideshare Accident

The three-period insurance framework under PUC § 5433 and SB 371's 2026 UM/UIM changes govern Uber and Lyft accident claims in California.

Rideshare Accident Law

Drunk Driver Accident

DUI negligence per se under CVC § 23153 and punitive damages under Civil Code § 3294 distinguish drunk driver civil claims from standard negligence.

Drunk Driver Accident Law

Truck Accident

Federal FMCSA regulations overlay California negligence law, and multiple parties — driver, carrier, shipper — may share liability in commercial truck crashes.

Truck Accident Law

Intersection Accident

CVC §§ 21800–21804 govern right-of-way at California intersections. Traffic signal event logs are the key objective evidence in disputed-fault cases.

Intersection Accident Law