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Who is in fault if a uninsured car slides down a slope and hits a car parked illegally?

Disclaimer: I am not an attorney. But that seems to be a thing at the discretion of the Judge, all conditions must be considered, and 'illegally parked' could mean anything from an expired meter to blocking the road. And in Calif, if you are uninsured, regardless, you are at fault because you should not have been on the road. If you rear-end a car at a red light, and that car, just sitting there waiting at the light, is at fault if uninsured. That's why you should carry both uninsured and under- insured on your policy, even when convicted and ordered to pay, they usually don't.

What are the top five reasons for car accidents?

During my years of experience as a car accident attorney, here are my top five picks (in no particular order) for the most common causes of car accidents:

1. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs;

2. Speeding;

3. Driver inattention or being distracted (texting; doing makeup; reading something; having an

animal or unruly child in car; etc....);

4. Driving to closely or tailgating; and,

5. Unsafe lane changes.

If people stopped doing these five things, I would be out of business in a few months.

More than of all crashes occur at speeds less than 40 mph?

I believe that the statistic you're looking for is "Half of all car crashed happen at less than 40 miles per hour." That's probably true, because more accidents happen in the city than on the open highway, and in the city, you're more likely to be driving slowly. The more SERIOUS accidents happen at higher speeds, and often involve alcohol, but these can happen in town or on the highway.

Who fault if person backing out of a parking space and hits a car driving the wrong way in a car park?

If the person backing out of the space had not seen a pedestrian walking the "wrong way" it would be the fault of the driver of the car backing out....... So it is the fault of the person backing out. They did not look to make sure it was safe to do so.

What are reasons of road accident?

The main causes of death and injury on Irish roads remain speeding, drink driving and non-wearing of seat-belts.

Can a minor car accident with no damage cause a judgment to be made against you?

A judgement is a court order that makes you responsible to pay for damages or for a bill that the court deems you responsible for. If you have a minor accident with no damage then there will be no reason to place a judgement against you.

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While the foregoing is generally true, the definition of "minor" is up for grabs. For example, if the collision resulted in the need for a side-view mirror to be replaced, a few hundred dollars could be involved between parts and labor. That may not be minor to the person whose car was hit.

Furthermore, a judgment is not "made" against you. As indicated in the original answer, a judgment results from a judicial (court) proceeding, and you would have to have been found to be at fault for causing the damage ("negligent"), Further, you would have to have been served with a summons and complaint so that you know that you were being sued, and given the chance to defend the claim. If, for example, you did not appear at a hearing or file a response to the lawsuit (whichever is required in your jurisdiction), a default judgment can be entered against you. While service of the summons and complaint is often made by a sheriff, in some jurisdictions, service by certified or registered mail is allowed. Therefore, if you did not pay attention to the mail, you would not have known of the court date or otherwise what was required of you. Finally, in some jurisdictions, and often with respect to auto collisions, the law permits "constructive" service of process. This requires that the plaintiff conduct a diligent search for you and try to effect customary service of process. If that effort fails, in some jurisdictions, the law allows that service of process can be made on the motor vehicle authority (a government authority that regulated drivers and drivers licenses).

Does a no fault accident on your motorbike affect your car insurance?

as a general rule, if it occurred on the road and the "motorbike" is being used as a "vehicle" as in driving on a roadway like cars etc vs offroad... then it very well may affect your auto policy. In some states a report is required for any death or injury which includes "offroad" but since in a case like that it was probably a "recreational type vehicle" it may not. The type and size may play a part as well. It may need to be classified as a "motor vehicle" to trigger the reporting requirement, which may be different deoending on the state.

What to do when you rear end someone?

1. Pull over and check if the drivers alright, do not back your car out if it is lodged in.

2. run like F**K, jump in the car and drive away, throw your insurance information out the window with a giant ink splodge spilled strategically over the name, address and insurance company.

What does accident code 7 mean on a California Dept of Motor Vehicles report?

Most California Crash reports have the Vehical type listed as one of 99 Diferent codes.

Code 7 is for SUV

What if you get a ticket for being at fault in a car accident but it's not your fault?

Sometimes a police report addresses who was more at fault and a cite may be issued. It does not mean that the other party was completely not at fault. If you ask almost anyone that has been involved in a collision, its never their fault. I dont say that to be sarcastic, but drivers have different viewpoints of the events and whats "fair". For clarification and additional information you can hire a collision reconstructionist such as myself to review the report and offer suggestions on your position and options.

Is Montreal has high rate of car accident?

According to Gazette's six year road accident analytics, Montereal roads don't have a particularly high car accident, but can be considered below average.

Who is at fault in a three car accident?

This is like a trick question. There are many factors to consider during a three car accident as all can be at fault. In this case it's best to be specific about what kind of three car accident it is. Is it a straight chain reaction or did the three of them colided all at the same point at the same time?

How much money should you get after a car accident?

I can't exactly say how much car accident settlement costs because it varies depending on the fatality of the event. The only definite amount that can be given is how much money the victim have to spend to recover from the accident -- medical expense, trauma therapy, and damage repairs for broken materials owned by the victim (e.g. car, wheelchair, laptop, etc)

According to my research emotional pain is also considered in finalizing a settlement. Although there are no definite formulas when it comes to this, you can think of it as multiplying your medical expenses by 5 or more depending on the recovery. The court will decide whether the amount is reasonable.

What are the consequences of not stopping if your involved in a car accident?

In every state there is a legal requirement to stop if you are involved in a collision even if the collision is not your fault. Leaving the scene is the " hit and run" crime. The charge is likely more serious if a injury or death is involved. My advice would be to contact police and get it straightened out before it becomes worse

How much time does a person have to report an injury from a car accident to insurance company?

how much time does someone have to reporty an injury from car accident in state of new hampshire

Can you leave the scene of a minor bumper to bumper to car accident?

That depends. Bumper to bumper car accident or legally known as Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of multiple vehicle accidents and one of the primary causes of whiplash.

Even if it's a minor accident, if you were at fault it wouldn't be wise to immediately leave the scene as that would be a case of "hit and run". If the driver saw your plate number while you hasten to leave, then he can file a lawsuit against you and you'll be looking at a large settlement case, instead of just helping the car owner to have his bumper fixed.

What happens when you get into a car accident and the traffic signal lights werent working?

If you can prove that the lights were not working at the time of the collision, the "owner" may also have some liability IF it contributed to the cause of the collision. In CA when the lights are not working it becomes a "stop sign" and drivers are required to stop until safe to cross. by way of example if the driver did not stop and was involved involved in a crash as a result... there may not be much liability on the signal "owner" This is where hiring a collision reconstructionist such as myself may be helpful to review your case and help you determine your options

Are you liable for a car accident on your private property?

Possibly, it would have to be shown that there was some negligence on your part by doing something ... or not doing something that contributed to it. by way of example "failure to maintain" a roadway. driveway etc... This is a case where consulting with a collision reconstructionist such as myself may be able to help you review the case. ultimately a court makes that decision

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