At Fassonaki Law Firm, P.C., a Los Angeles auto accident law firm, we represented a wonderful client involved in an unsafe lane change collision. The accident occurred when another car made a quick right turn from its lane to the left of our client's car, causing a crash and hitting the back of our client's vehicle. Our client experienced personal injuries, and his car was extensively damaged.

Our legal team at Fassonaki Law Firm P.C. investigated the details of the accident and collected all the relevant evidence. In this case, the adverse driver engaged in dangerous and reckless behavior that put others at risk under California law and violated California Vehicle Code § 21658 and § 22107.

According to California Vehicle Code § 21658, whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more marked lanes for traffic in one direction, a vehicle shall be driven within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane with reasonable safety. California Vehicle Code § 22107 prohibits drivers from moving a vehicle right or left upon a roadway without reasonable safety or giving an appropriate signal.

Our team's dedication and hard work resulted in a significant victory, as the opposing driver was at fault for the accident according to California law and acknowledged the liability for the damages. Our client was entitled to compensation for his bodily injuries, including economic and non-economic damages.

Frequently Asked Questions About Unsafe Lane Change Accidents in California

1. Who is at fault in an unsafe lane change accident in California?
Fault depends on the circumstances of the collision. A driver who changes lanes without making sure the movement can be completed safely may be liable if that maneuver causes an accident.

2. What does California Vehicle Code § 21658 require?
California Vehicle Code § 21658 generally requires drivers to remain within a single marked lane and not move from that lane until the movement can be made with reasonable safety.

3. What does California Vehicle Code § 22107 say about unsafe lane changes?
California Vehicle Code § 22107 prohibits a driver from turning or moving right or left on a roadway unless the movement can be made with reasonable safety. It also addresses the use of an appropriate signal when another vehicle may be affected.

4. Can changing lanes without signaling establish liability?
Failure to signal may be relevant when determining negligence, particularly if another vehicle was affected by the maneuver. Liability is based on the complete circumstances and available evidence.

5. What evidence can help prove an unsafe lane change accident?
Useful evidence may include dashcam footage, surveillance video, accident-scene photographs, vehicle damage, witness statements, police reports, and information about lane markings and traffic conditions.

6. What injuries can result from an unsafe lane change collision?
Lane-change accidents can cause neck, back, head, shoulder, soft-tissue, and other injuries, depending on the location and force of the impact.

7. What compensation may be available after a lane change accident?
Depending on the circumstances, an injured person may pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and other economic and non-economic damages.

8. How can a Los Angeles car accident lawyer help after an unsafe lane change collision?
A Los Angeles car accident lawyer can investigate the collision, preserve evidence, review applicable California Vehicle Code provisions, communicate with insurance companies, and pursue compensation available under California law.

Schedule a free consultation with Fassonaki Law Firm, P.C., a Los Angeles-based law firm specializing in auto accidents, by dialing 323-524-8994.