Did you know that in the state of California, drivers have a legal obligation to report a motor vehicle accident that leads to injury or death within 24 hours?
California isn’t alone in mandating that drivers within its state lines report serious accidents to the police. Beyond this basic legal obligation, however, there are other clear reasons why you might want to report an accident to the police.
For starters, reporting an accident could be the first step in recovering compensation for the damages you suffer when someone else is responsible for an accident.
Read on to learn how to file a motor vehicle claim in California, and when you’re ready, call a San Diego car accident lawyer.
If you’ve been involved in an accident, it’s normal to be scared or upset. However, if you’re able, you can follow these steps to help get started with the motor vehicle accident claim process.
Fortunately, an experienced car accident lawyer can save you time and stress with their practical knowledge of how to handle the car insurance accident claims process. In many cases, they can even help you maximize the potential value of your car accident settlement or jury award.
Injured in an accident? Let the experienced attorneys with The Kindley Firm, APC go to work for you.
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