In general, it takes ten years for insurance premiums to go down after a drunk driving arrest. The ten-year period starts running from the date of the arrest. The ten-year period is due to California Insurance Code 1861.025, which became effective on January 1, 2007. IC 1861.025 applies to both adult and underage DUI cases.1 …
Yes. Under California Vehicle Code 16025, you must share and exchange insurance information after an auto accident. The only exception is when you are rendered incapable of doing so because of the accident. In addition, VC 16025 requires you to share the following information: your name and current address, your driver’s license number, your car’s …
You were injured in a car accident and want to file a personal injury claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. However, the at-fault party does not have auto insurance. Is there anything you can do to help receive compensation for things like medical bills? You usually have about six options when an at-fault driver …
You were recently rear-ended in an auto accident. The facts and issues regarding fault seem relatively straightforward. Can you really settle a car accident claim without a personal injury lawyer? If you are injured in a car crash, you can file a personal injury claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. It is usually a …
In California, a conviction for driving under the influence (“DUI”) has serious financial repercussions. Along with the court fines, licensing fees, ignition interlock installation costs, and more, convicted drivers will have to face rising insurance rates. Even for first-time DUI offenses, drivers over the age of 21 should expect to see a 20 to 30 percent increase in …
