Police generally start investigating a California hit and run case by visiting the scene of the accident, interviewing the victim and gathering evidence. Law enforcement then goes to identify the driver who fled the scene, usually by: piecing together the evidence they gathered, viewing surveillance camera footage (if available), bringing the case into the news, …
If a pothole causes a car accident or a slip and fall injury, the premises owner can be held liable. With slip or trip and fall accidents, this is the party in charge of maintaining the roadway or parking lot. With motor vehicle accidents, this is generally the government. Lawsuits against the government often have …
Nevada’s car accident statutes can be found in Nevada Revised Statute chapter 484E. NRS 484E.010 to 483E.130 spell out what motorists, police officers, and the Department of Public Safety are required to do following a motor vehicle accident. Nevada Car Accident Statutes Nevada’s car accident statutes read as follows: NRS 484E.010 Duty to stop at scene of …
It is very difficult to provide an average settlement value for rear-end collisions. This is because settlement amounts for these types of auto accidents vary considerably. In general, settlement awards will vary depending on the relative level of fault of the parties to the accident, the specific types of injuries involved, the severity of your …
The chances are pretty high that at some point you will be involved in a traffic accident in Los Angeles, California. There are some legal rules related to your rights and obligations at the scene of an accident. You should first ensure that no one is injured. If no one is injured, all parties (drivers) …
If you have a California driver’s license, you should know all the rules of the road. But here are five California traffic laws that just might surprise you. There are different rules for drivers under 18. You may already know that California drivers may use the speakerphone function on their cellular telephone with a Bluetooth or …
