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Pedestrian Laws in California

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Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. When pedestrians and vehicles collide, the results can be disastrous. Los Angeles is an especially dangerous place for pedestrians, with heavy road traffic and busy downtown areas. If every driver and pedestrian obeyed pedestrian laws in California, there would be far fewer collisions. Learn about right-of-way laws in…

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California Car Insurance Requirements

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All states require some form of proof of financial responsibility before a driver can operate a motor vehicle on public property. Financial responsibility is an assurance that the driver can pay for the bodily injuries and/or property damage caused by an auto accident. In most states, including California, proof of financial responsibility comes in the…

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Is Wrongful Death a Civil Suit?

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A wrongful death claim is a type of lawsuit that can be brought in California when someone dies as a result of another person’s carelessness, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing. It is a civil suit, not a criminal case against the defendant. While a criminal conviction for manslaughter or murder punishes a defendant through sentencing, a…

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