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In California, you must report a car accident if:
According to California Vehicle Code section 16000, you are given a 10 day grace period for reporting an accident to the DMV. Regardless of whether or not you were at-fault for the collision, you still have to notify the DMV about it. This also applies if it took place on private property. In your report, it is important to include:
You must also collect details about the parties involved in the crash. This includes:
Lastly, you must inform the DMV about any property damage, injuries, or death that took place. Include the following:
Road Safety
Getting into a car accident is unpredictable. To make it less likely for you to be involved in one, you should follow these safety tips:
If you were a victim of a car accident and would like to sue the individual at-fault, West Coast has car accident attorneys with over 60 years of collective legal experience with handling personal injury cases. We are determined to get you the maximum financial and emotional compensation you deserve for losses you suffered. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation at our Los Angeles personal injury law firm, reach out to our 24/7 legal team by calling (213) 927-3700 or emailing [email protected]