California Vehicle Code § 16025 states,
(a) Every driver involved in the accident shall, unless rendered incapable, exchange with any other driver or property owner involved in the accident and present at the scene, all of the following information:
(1) Driver's name and current residence address, driver's license number, vehicle identification number, and current residence address of registered owner.
(2) Evidence of financial responsibility, as specified in Section 16020. If the financial responsibility of a person is a form of insurance, then that person shall supply the name and address of the insurance company and the number of the insurance policy.
(b) Any person failing to comply with all of the requirements of this section is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
How may lack of insurance affect your personal injury claim?
Following an accident drivers exchange insurance, but what happens if they fail to provide their information? Without insurance from the adverse party, the injured party who was not at fault (referred to as “injured party” here) may end up covering their medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and other losses.
In such cases, an injured party may need to investigate the adverse party's insurance information, pursue compensation through their own uninsured motorist coverage (if such coverage exists), or take legal action against the adverse party. While taking legal action against the adverse party may result in a judgment in favor of the injured party, it does not guarantee recovery. The injured party would still have to take steps to collect if the adverse party does not pay. The judgment may be uncollectible.
Our personal injury lawyer knows how to handle cases where insurance information is not immediately apparent. At our personal injury law firm, we take swift action to investigate coverage and make claims on behalf of our clients. If you're struggling to get compensation because the other driver didn't provide proof of insurance, we're here to fight for your rights and seek the compensation you deserve.
How could missing insurance information after a car accident delay your case?
Parties to an accident are supposed to exchange insurance information pursuant to California Vehicle Code § 16025. If a party to an accident fails to obtain the other party's insurance, their claim may be delayed because an investigation to obtain the adverse driver's insurance information will be required. Our car accident lawyer understands how frustrating this can be, and we know how to push your case forward, even when the other party doesn't comply with the law.
What happens when an Uber driver can't provide insurance proof after an accident?
California Vehicle Code 16028 requires Uber drivers, like all drivers, to carry proof of insurance and California Vehicle Code § 16025 requires an exchange of that information after an accident.
But what if an Uber driver involved in your accident cannot show proof of insurance? This situation can cause confusion about who will cover damages.
Our Uber accident lawyer can help you navigate these complex situations so you can still present a claim for compensation from Uber's insurance or other liable parties.
As an Uber accident law firm, Fassonaki Law Firm, P.C. handles cases where drivers fail to comply with their legal requirements and protect your rights.