Michael B. Clayton and Associates
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- Address
- 400 E Orange St, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
- Website
- wedefend.net
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Key legal rules affecting car accident claims in California
California settlement values tend to be higher than the national average due to higher medical costs, larger jury verdicts, and the plaintiff-friendly pure comparative fault system. Minor injuries may settle for $10,000-$25,000, while moderate injuries (herniated discs, fractures) commonly settle be
Reporting required: You must file an SR-1 report with the California DMV within 10 days of any accident that causes injury, death, or property damage exceeding $1,000.
File the SR-1 form with the DMV within 10 days of the accident. You have 2 years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, 3 years for property damage. Claims against government entities must be filed within 6 months. Seek medical care immediately to document your injuries.
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