What If I’m Injured in a Car Accident While Traveling?

What If I’m Injured in a Car Accident While Traveling?

Many people will be traveling this holiday season. Of course, safety will be the priority, particularly because of the pandemic. However, what if you end up injured in a car accident while you are in another state? Here are a few things to know.

• The laws of the state where the accident takes place are the regulations that will apply – For example, if you are injured while driving in California, you should know that it is a tort state. If you come from a no-fault state, you may not know what this means. Tort means that the insurance company of the driver who is at fault for the accident will be on the hook for all the damages.
• The personal injury suit will have to be filed in the state the accident occurred in – This also means that the statute of limitations of that state will apply. In California, the statute of limitations on cases that involve injury to a person is two years.
• You want a lawyer in the state you were injured – This will ensure that your lawyer knows the state regulations and can help you to maximize your settlement from the insurance company.

California Personal Injury Attorneys in San Diego

We hope everyone has a safe holiday. However, if you end up in a car accident in Southern California, Petrov Law Firm is here to help. Contact us today at 619.344.0360 to get started on your personal injury case right away.