Personal Injury

After a left-turn collision, drivers may disagree about which vehicle had the right-of-way. Vehicle Code 21801 addresses yielding during left turns and U-turns. Its two subdivisions matter: the rule is more specific than saying that the turning driver is always responsible. What section 21801 says about yielding Subdivision (a) requires a driver making a left […]

Vehicle Code 21703 often becomes relevant when one vehicle strikes the rear of another. The damage location is a starting point, but the driving history and impact sequence help explain what happened. A sudden merge, a traffic queue, or a chain reaction can create disputes that a photograph of the bumper cannot resolve. What following […]

A collision report may list Vehicle Code 22350 even when a driver says they were traveling below the posted speed limit. The basic speed law concerns the safety of the speed under the conditions. An injury claim requires a careful explanation of those conditions and how the driving contributed to the collision. What does Vehicle […]

An injured passenger may have no control over either driver’s actions, yet still face a dispute about which vehicle caused the collision. In a multi-vehicle accident, each impact and each driver’s conduct may need separate investigation. Being a passenger does not automatically identify the responsible insurer or establish that every driver is liable. Document the […]