Most jurisdictions say that you have to be charged with a hit-and-run case within either: one year from the date of the accident, if the crime is charged as a misdemeanor, or three years from the date of the accident, if the crime is charged as a felony. Note that the time by which a …
In California, pedestrians have legal rights. These include protections while they are in a crosswalk and the right to due care from drivers. Drivers who violate these rights and hurt a pedestrian can be held liable for the victim’s injuries. Pedestrians also have legal obligations. Violating those obligations can make the pedestrian liable or partially responsible …
To find out if someone has auto insurance, you can ask them. Drivers are legally obligated to provide this information after a car accident. If they refuse or they flee the scene of the crash, you will often need their license plate number to find out if they are insured. You can also just let …
Nevada does not have a specific bus accident statute. That said, if an automobile collision involves a bus, the motorists involved must comply with Nevada Revised Statute chapter 484E. NRS 484E.010 through 483E.130 detail drivers’ duties following any motor vehicle accident. What is the legal definition of a bus? According to the National Highway Traffic …
When you commit a hit and run that causes only property damage, the crime is considered less serious than when it causes injury or death. Hit and run cases with only property damage are charged as misdemeanor offenses. However, hit and run with bodily injury or death is charged as a felony. Misdemeanor hit and …
Determining who is at fault for a multiple-car accident is complicated. These are car crashes that involve three or more motor vehicles. While some general presumptions exist about who is at fault, an investigation may prove them wrong. Once fault is established, the responsible party will be liable for compensating the victims based on their state’s …
In California, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) must be notified of reportable car accidents within ten days. Law enforcement must be notified within 24 hours. Failing to do this can lead to legal consequences. Your car insurance company must also be notified according to the terms of the auto insurance policy. What is a …
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 …
No jurisdiction in the United States has a vehicle code section for falling asleep while driving. However, if a person falls asleep while driving, and causes an injury or death in doing so, he/she could be charged under a state law on reckless driving or vehicular manslaughter. Falling asleep while driving is often referred to …