After a car accident, the driver who caused the collision is often the first person held responsible. However, California accident claims are not always limited to one driver. Vehicle owners, employers, manufacturers, government agencies, and other parties may share responsibility depending on how the crash happened.

Parties That May Be Held Responsible

A negligent driver may be liable for speeding, distracted driving, impairment, unsafe lane changes, or failure to obey traffic laws. If that driver was working at the time of the crash, the employer may also be responsible under certain circumstances.

Other claims may involve the vehicle owner, a company that performed negligent repairs, a manufacturer that supplied a defective vehicle or part, or a public agency responsible for a dangerous roadway.