Results 1 to 2 of 2

Hybrid View

  1. #1

    Default Hit by a Driver Who Was Changing Lanes

    My question involves a traffic accident in the State of: California

    hey there guys!


    i was in a car accident recently where I was driving and the car to the left of me changed lanes into mine and hit me after I honked and tried to avoid him.

    After I got out, he yelled at me and claimed that I hit him. The cops came and the other guy kept on screaming it. After the CHP officer took his information, he went over and took my side of the story as well.

    I called my insurance and gave them the police report information. How long does it take for them to receive the police report information? And since we have conflicting stories, how valid is it?


    Also, do car insurance companies look at the damage when they assess who is at fault? What is the process?

    Thank you so much!

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    California
    Posts
    20,594

    Default Re: Car Accident- Other Party is Lying About Fault

    Insurance companies have their own policies for evaluating fault and it may well include an analysis of damage. Also, the insurance company is under no obligation to heed the findings of any police report and they can render their own decision.

    The CHP should have the report completed within 10 days per policy and state law. The insurance company can ask for the report at any time. Often, their request will be in before the report is complete.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Determination of Fault: Collision With a Driver Who Was Changing Lanes
    By inileon78 in forum Moving Violations, Parking and Traffic Tickets
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 09-20-2013, 01:03 AM
  2. Determination of Fault: Opening a Car Door Into Traffic, Hit by Driver Changing Lanes
    By Pakowa in forum Moving Violations, Parking and Traffic Tickets
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-18-2013, 10:54 PM
  3. Traffic Lane Violations: Straddling Lanes While Changing Lanes, VC 21658(A)
    By oringo in forum Moving Violations, Parking and Traffic Tickets
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 12-31-2011, 08:13 PM
  4. Traffic Accidents: Accident While Changing Lanes
    By pkodibag in forum Accidents and Injuries
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 01-22-2010, 03:32 AM
  5. Traffic Lane Violations: Changing Lanes In Intersection
    By Lisa Wetzler in forum Moving Violations, Parking and Traffic Tickets
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 01-10-2008, 10:20 AM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources