California Car Accident Information
A person who negligently operates a vehicle may be required to pay
any damages by that carelessness, either to other persons or to their
property. Operators of vehicles must operate "reasonable care under the
circumstances". If such care is not used, a person may bring an action
for damages. A lawsuit may be brought against:
- A driver by another driver who was injured in an accident
- A pedestrian on the sidewalk or
- A passenger in an automobile
Car accidents often are caused by factors in addition to the
carelessness or recklessness of drivers. For instance, automobile
accidents may be caused by:
- A defect in the automobile. In these cases, the automobile manufacturer or supplier may be responsible for the injuries caused under the law of product liability.
- A repair person. As such, the person who improperly repaired the automobile, resulting in an injury, may also be liable.
- An intoxicated driver. In such instances, a bar or social
host may be liable for serving an obviously intoxicated guest who then
drives and causes injury.