What if the at-fault driver was uninsured or underinsured?

If the driver who hit you has no insurance or carries a policy too small to cover your losses, you may be able to recover compensation from your own insurance policy if you have Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. We can review your policy to see if this is an option for you.

I was lane-splitting when I was hit. Can I still file a claim?

Yes. Because lane splitting is legal in California when done safely, a driver who causes a crash through negligence, like changing lanes without looking, may still be held responsible. The investigation would focus on demonstrating that your actions were reasonable and that the other driver’s carelessness was the true cause of the accident.

What if a road hazard, like a pothole, caused my accident?

If a dangerous condition on a public road caused your crash, you might have a claim against a government agency, such as the City of Sacramento or the State of California. These cases have very short and strict deadlines, requiring you to file a formal claim notice within six months of the incident.

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If the driver who hit you has no insurance or carries a policy too small to cover your losses, you may be able to recover compensation from your own insurance policy. This is possible if you have Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. We can review your policy to see if this is an option for you.

Yes. Because lane splitting is legal in California when done safely, a driver who causes a crash through negligence, like changing lanes without looking, may still be held responsible. Our investigation would focus on demonstrating that your actions were reasonable and that the other driver’s carelessness was the true cause of the accident.

The timeline can vary greatly. A case with clear evidence and undisputed liability might settle within several months. However, a case involving severe injuries or a dispute over fault could take a year or longer, especially if it proceeds to trial. Our main goal is to secure a fair result, not a fast one.

If a dangerous condition on a public road caused your crash, you might have a claim against a government agency, such as the City of Sacramento or the State of California. It is important to know that these cases have very short and strict deadlines, requiring you to file a formal claim notice within six months of the incident.

Yes. While a traffic ticket is strong evidence that the other driver was at fault, it doesn’t guarantee a fair settlement offer. The insurance company will still do its own investigation and may still look for ways to argue that you share some of the blame in order to reduce the value of your claim.

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I was lane-splitting when I was hit. Can I still file a claim?

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