Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

How much time do I have to report an accident?

I got into a car accident yesterday which was not my fault. The driver who was at fault wants to settle without insurance and I went to get an estimate from a car shop, also my mechanic told me that it was a total. Now she wants me to take the car to her mechanic which is somewhere in Inglewood, while I live in Hollywood, so I would need time to go. How much time do I have to report the accident in case she decides that now she does not want to pay? I was trying to be nice, but her husband keeps calling me and is trying to intimidate me, so I am also wondering if I shouldn't just inform the insurance and get it over with?


Asked on 10/02/08, 5:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: How much time do I have to report an accident?

Use your insurance, that's what it's there for. Report the accident or you risk losing coverage. Also report the accident to DMV on form SR-1 within 10 days so you can keep your license.

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Answered on 12/09/08, 6:20 pm


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