If you don’t have insurance but were not at fault for the accident, you can file a claim with the other party’s insurer. Keep in mind, however, that the other party’s insurance company does not represent you. While your own insurer must act in good faith in regard to your claim, the other party’s insurer [...]

After a motor vehicle accident in California, people should contact the following parties, in this order: First responders, if immediate medical assistance is required; Local law enforcement, if it is more than a fender bender; and The person’s own auto insurer — or, if the person is uninsured and not at fault for the accident, the [...]

The California statute of limitations to sue for injuries from a car accident is generally two years. Note that this is how long you have to sue the other party or his/her insurer, not how long you can take to report the accident to the California DMV and your insurer. Most insurance companies require that you notify [...]

California law requires drivers to notify the DMV within 10 days of an accident if: Anyone was killed or injured (no matter how minor the injury), or The accident caused more than $1,000 in property damage.1 Note that reporting the accident to the DMV or your insurer is not the same as suing for damages. If [...]