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Hurt as a Passenger When Your Own Driver Caused the Crash in California: Who Pays?
A passenger hurt in a California crash can generally claim against the driver they were riding with and any other driver who shares fault. A guide to owner liability, family…
Left-Turn Crash in California: Is the Turning Driver Always at Fault?
In California the driver turning left must yield to close oncoming traffic, but that does not make the turning driver automatically at fault. A guide to Vehicle Code 21801, shared…
Big Rig Crash in California: Who Pays, the Driver, the Company or the Broker?
After a big rig crash in California, the driver, the motor carrier, the equipment owner, a freight broker or a shipper may be responsible. A guide to the Montgomery decision,…
Hit a Stalled Car With No Lights on a California Freeway? How Shared Fault Works
If you hit a stalled car with no lights on a California freeway, fault is often shared. A guide to comparative fault, Vehicle Code rules on freeway stopping and lighting,…
Intentional Car Crash in California: Who Pays When a Driver Hits You on Purpose?
When a driver hits someone on purpose, the driver’s liability insurer may deny the claim under Insurance Code section 533. A guide to uninsured motorist coverage, restitution, the California Victim…
Multi-Car Freeway Pileup in California: Who Pays When Several Drivers Share Fault?
When several drivers share fault in a California freeway pileup, Proposition 51 splits economic and non-economic damages differently, and per-accident insurance limits are shared. A guide to who pays, UM…
Doored on a Bike or E-Bike in California: Who Pays?
Getting doored means a car door opens into your path. A guide to Vehicle Code section 22517, who may be responsible, e-bike class rules, whose insurance pays and the deadlines…
Pothole Crash in California: Can You Sue the City or Caltrans?
A pothole or road defect claim against a California city, county or Caltrans follows strict rules. A guide to dangerous condition liability, notice, the six-month claim, late claim relief and…
Hurt on a School Bus in California: Who Pays and Deadlines
If your child is hurt on a school bus in California, who runs the bus decides who receives the claim. A guide to the six-month district claim, private and charter…
Uber or Lyft Crash in California: Whose Insurance Pays?
Whose insurance pays after an Uber or Lyft crash in California depends on what the driver’s app showed. A plain guide to the three app periods under Public Utilities Code…
Hurt During Metrolink Track Work or on a Bus Bridge: Who Pays?
Metrolink plans a full Orange County track closure on November 7 and 8, 2026, with no alternate transportation. A guide to who may pay if you are hurt near track…
Hit by a Tesla on Self-Driving Mode in California: Who Pays?
If a Tesla using a driver assist feature hits you in California, the person behind the wheel is usually the […]
E-Bike Crashes in Orange County and Irvine: Who Pays, Local Rules and What to Save
Who may pay after an e-bike crash in Orange County, what the Irvine and Tustin e-bike ordinances say, how local rules relate to fault, and what to save.
Hit by a Wrong-Way Driver in California: Who Pays and What Families Can Pursue
Who may pay after a wrong-way crash in California, what families can pursue after a death, how a claim works if the wrong-way driver also died, and the deadlines to…
Hurt on a San Diego MTS or LA Metro Bus: Who Pays and How the 6-Month Claim Works
A side by side guide to the six-month claim process at San Diego MTS and LA Metro, who may pay when you are hurt on a bus, and what to…
Missed the 6-Month Government Claim Deadline in California? How Late Claim Applications Work
How a late claim application works in California when the six-month government claim deadline has passed, including the one-year limit, the agency response time and the court petition if it…
Amtrak Train Hits a Vehicle in California: Who Pays Passengers, Drivers and Bystanders
Who may pay passengers, drivers and bystanders when an Amtrak train hits a vehicle in California, how the federal passenger cap and arbitration may apply, and the deadlines.
Waymo Expands in California as New Robotaxi Rules Loom: Who Pays If You Are Hurt?
Waymo is expanding in Los Angeles and San Diego while the CPUC weighs new robotaxi rules. A guide to who may pay if you are hurt in or by a…
When a Child Dies in a California Crash: Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim and What Families May Recover
A general explainer on who can file a wrongful death claim after a child dies in a California crash, what families may recover, the deadlines and when a public entity…
E-Scooter Passenger Hurt or Killed in California: Who Pays, Minors’ Claims and Shared Fault
A general guide to injury claims by an e-scooter passenger, whose insurance may pay, how a minor’s claim and a guardian ad litem work, and wrongful death when fault may…
Hit by a Freight Train at a California Railroad Crossing: Who Pays and What to Preserve
Who may be responsible when a freight train hits someone at a California crossing, how federal rail rules apply, what evidence to preserve and the deadlines to know.
California’s New E-Bike Laws: How They Affect an Injury Claim After a Crash
Governor Newsom signed two e-bike laws on September 30, 2026: Senate Bill 1167 (Chapter 846, Statutes of 2026) and Assembly […]
How Do You Get a California Crash Report, and What Changes in 2027?
After a crash, one of the first records people ask about is the report the officer wrote. Getting it means […]
Child Hurt on an E-Bike in California: Who Pays, and Can Parents Be Held Responsible?
When a child is hurt on an e-bike, parents face two questions at once: who pays for the care, and […]
Bike and E-Bike Crashes On or Near San Diego Trolley Tracks: Who Is Responsible and What to Save
Trolley tracks run through busy San Diego streets where people also ride bikes and e-bikes, and a crash there can […]
MTS Rejected Your Claim: How Long You Have to Sue, Defective Notices and Andrews v. MTS
A rejection letter from the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, known as MTS, starts a new clock, and the length […]
Who Investigates a San Diego Trolley Crash? CPUC, MTS, SDPD and the Records to Request
After a San Diego Trolley crash, several agencies may look at what happened, and each one creates different records. In […]
Hit by a San Diego Trolley: Who Pays When the Train, a Driver and the City Share Fault?
When a San Diego Trolley is involved in a crash, more than one party can be responsible, and each one […]
How to File a Claim Against MTS or the San Diego Trolley: Policy No. 51 and the Six-Month Deadline
If you were hurt on a San Diego Trolley or an MTS bus, the first step is usually not a […]
Hurt by an LA Metro Bus? How to File a Claim and Who Gets It in California
When an LA Metro bus is involved in a crash, the first question is usually who to turn to. Reports […]
Can You Sue the Government Over a Dangerous Road or Sidewalk in California?
Mealey’s reported that a California jury found Caltrans bore most of the liability after a cyclist suffered serious head injuries […]
When a Police Car Hits a Pedestrian, Can the Family Sue the City?
On Halloween night, a woman was struck and killed by a Los Angeles Police Department patrol car in Valley Glen. […]
Private Jet Crash: Who Is Liable, and What Families Can Do in California
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, a Learjet 60 crashed in a residential area near Greenacres, Florida, in Palm Beach County. […]
Child Hit by a Car While Trick-or-Treating in California: Who Pays and What to Save
Halloween brings children and cars onto the same dark streets. Here is who pays when a child is hit while trick-or-treating in California, from the driver’s duty of care and…
Chain-Reaction Freeway Crash in California: Who Is at Fault and Who Pays?
When three or four vehicles collide on a California freeway, fault and insurance get complicated. Here is how comparative fault, the rear-end presumption, policy limits, wrongful death claims and deadlines…
Metrolink Coastal Track Erosion: Who Is Responsible for Rail Safety in California?
Metrolink suspended part of the Orange County Line because of high tides and erosion near San Clemente. Here is who is responsible for coastal track safety in California and what…
Metro Bus Accident in Downtown Los Angeles: Who Pays for the Injuries?
A car and a Metro bus collided in downtown Los Angeles. Here is who pays when a bus is hit in California, from the other driver’s insurance and UM and…
Spain Train Crash: Who Pays and What Are California Train Passenger Rights?
Two high-speed trains collided in Spain. Here is who pays and what rights California train riders have, from the carrier’s duty of care to crew negligence, claim deadlines and liability…
Killed While Helping a Stranded Driver on a California Freeway: Wrongful Death and Shared Fault
A father died on I-15 in San Diego while helping his stranded daughter. Learn who can bring a California wrongful death claim, how shared fault works and which insurance may…
Hit by a Drunk Driver on a Group Bike Ride in California: Who Pays When Several Riders Are Hurt
A suspected drunk driver hit several riders on a Montclair group ride. Learn how California policy limits, UM and UIM coverage, punitive damages and restitution work when several cyclists are…
Hurt as a Passenger When Your Own Driver Was Impaired: California Claims Explained
A Del Mar rollover left one passenger dead and another hurt. Here is how California law treats claims by passengers against their own impaired driver.
Pedestrian Hit-and-Run in Orange County: What Families Can Claim When the Driver Is Caught
A witness followed a hit-and-run driver after a fatal Garden Grove crash. Here is what California families can claim when the driver who fled is caught.
Shuttle Bus Accident Claims in California: Airport, Hotel and Charter Shuttles
A free shuttle can still be a common carrier. Learn how California treats airport, hotel, casino, employer and charter shuttle injuries, CPUC insurance rules and the deadlines.
Hurt at a Metro or Metrolink Station in California: Who Is Responsible
Hurt at an LA Metro or Metrolink station? Who owns the station decides where your claim goes. Learn the dangerous condition rules, crime limits and the six-month deadline.
Wrongful Death After a Deadly I-15 Crash in San Diego
A deadly crash on northbound I-15 near Clairemont Mesa Boulevard is under CHP investigation. Learn who can bring a California wrongful death claim, the deadlines and how to get the…
Hurt as a Motorcycle Passenger in California: Can You Claim Against the Rider’s Insurance?
Motorcycle passengers in California can often claim against the rider’s liability coverage. Learn about household exclusions, animal and road defect crashes, UM, med-pay, helmets and deadlines.
Hit by a U-Turning Driver in a California Bike Lane: E-Bike Riders’ Rights
California law limits U-turns and driving in bike lanes. Learn the Vehicle Code rules, how DUI evidence and punitive damages work, and which insurance pays an injured e-bike rider.
Child Hurt in School PE or Sports in California: Can You Sue the School District?
A new California appellate ruling says primary assumption of risk can apply to voluntary school sports classes. Learn when districts can be liable, claim deadlines for minors and what to…
Crashed Into a Big Rig Parked on the Freeway Shoulder in California: Who’s at Fault?
When a car hits a big rig stopped on a California freeway shoulder, fault is not automatic. Learn when trucks may stop, warning device rules, evidence and wrongful death deadlines.
Wrongful Death After a Big Rig Head-On Crash in California: Who Pays?
A family generally has two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit after a truck crash under Code of Civil […]
Hit by a Big Rig That Didn’t Stop? Who Pays After a California Truck Hit-and-Run
When a big rig leaves the scene, carrier markings, cameras, and truck logs can help identify it, and uninsured motorist coverage may apply if it’s never found.
Hurt on a Metrolink Train in California: Common Carrier Duty, Maintenance Claims, and the 6-Month Deadline
Metrolink is weighing deep service cuts as a former executive’s lawsuit alleges maintenance lapses. If you are hurt on a Metrolink train, here is the common carrier duty of utmost…
Long Beach Traffic Deaths Keep Rising: Wrongful Death Claims and When the City’s Street Design Matters
Long Beach has recorded 40 fatal crashes so far in 2026, more than double its homicides. Who can bring a California wrongful death claim, what damages may be available, when…
Hurt in a Solo E-Bike Crash in California: When a Curb, Road Design, or a Defective Bike Is to Blame
A Huntington Beach e-bike rider died after striking a raised curb in a bike lane. When no car is involved, a dangerous road condition, a defective bike or battery, and…
Hit on an E-Scooter While Riding Against Traffic in California: How Shared Fault Affects Your Claim
A Valencia e-scooter crash left a rider critically hurt after deputies said he was riding against traffic. If you were hit while breaking a traffic rule, California’s pure comparative fault…
Hurt in an Uber or Lyft Crash in California After January 1, 2027? What SB 623 Changes for Your Medical Bills
SB 623 adds Civil Code section 3333.9, which limits how lien-based medical bills are valued in many Uber, Lyft and delivery-app crash claims for accidents on or after January 1,…
Hurt in a Waymo or Robotaxi Crash in California: Who Pays and What to Save
Waymo opened San Diego rides to everyone on October 14, 2026. If a robotaxi crash hurts you, here is who may be responsible, how passenger, driver and pedestrian claims differ,…
New 2027 Rule for California Government Injury Claims: What the AB 2529 Declaration Means
Starting in 2027, AB 2529 requires California government injury claims to include a declaration that their contents are true and correct. What changes on the claim, what stays the same,…
Hit by a Metro Train in California: Wrongful Death Claims After the Pasadena A Line Crash
A Metro A Line train struck and killed a pedestrian near Fillmore Station in Pasadena. How wrongful death claims against a transit agency work in California: public entity rules, dangerous…
Underride Crashes: What the Deadly I-5 Sun Valley Big Rig Collision Shows About Truck Safety
A deadly crash on the 5 Freeway in Sun Valley left a truck partially wedged under the back of a big rig. Why underride crashes are so dangerous, what the…
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