Accident Lawyer California

Not every motor vehicle accident requires a lawyer, and lawmakers in Sacramento, CA have taken steps to address many cases. Every driver in California is required to have auto insurance, and when motor vehicle accidents don't involve serious damage or injuries, that is often sufficient to resolve the situation without more legal action.

A lawyer or attorney may be required when any of the following situations occur:

• The at-fault driver has demonstrated negligence.
• The at-fault driver is uninsured.
• The insurance is insufficient to cover all damages.
• The insurance company fails or is unable to pay damages.
• A faulty product such as tires or brake pads is responsible for the accident.
• The lawyer can show that conditions such as road work or improper highway safety were the cause of the accident.
• Other factors are involved, such as a motorcycle driver who wasn't wearing a helmet as prescribed by law.

Accident Lawyers Make Claims for Civil Damages

Sometimes accidents involve criminal charges--such as when the at-fault driver is drunk, or uses the vehicle as a weapon in an assault--but those charges are distinct from the civil aspects of a case. A criminal attorney needs to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, while a civil attorney only needs to provide a preponderance of evidence to demonstrate wrongdoing. With a motor vehicle accident, the lawyer needs to show that the accident sprang from negligence, from deliberate intent, or from liability that doesn't hinge on intent. David Allen & Associates Law has offices in Sacramento, CA and elsewhere in California, with lawyers who specialize in motorcycle and motor vehicle accidents.