What information do I need to provide in a car accident if it was not my fault in California?

Question

The other driver has admitted to fault.

Do have to provide my own insurance information? It doesn't seem like it makes sense to provide it, since it would give the other driver the opportunity to claim otherwise.

Answer 1

Remember....In CA, it's against the law to drive without insurance. If the damages are over 700.00 or 750.00 (I can't remember) and if there is an injury involved, DMV must be notified. In CA insurance follows the vehicle, not the person. I always feel it's a good idea to insist the police come to the scene to make sure the proper information gets exchanged. Sometimes an officer can determine who's at fault. If you're not at fault, there might be someone who saw it happen and willing to be a witness for you. This person should be an unbiased witness, meaning a person who doesn't know you or the other driver. A person who isn't in your car or the other car involved.

Here's a list of what should be exchanged with the other driver.

*Your name, address & phone
*Your drivers license number
*The name of your auto insurance company, policy number,
and their phone number
* The registered owner's information
* The year, make, model, color, license plate number of your
car.
* Any witness' information, name, address and phone
number.
* Get the same information listed above from the other driver.

Make sure the damages coinside with how the accident happened. Often times, people try to sneak old damage
saying it happened at the time of the accident. Having a disposable camera in the car is a great tool. Take a photo of the damages to each vehicle and the street/ scene of the accident. A picture is worth a thousand words.

Good Luck

Answer 2

when ever you are in an accident you by law have to provide insurance information to the other driver. Even though the other driver has admitted fault. That makes things even easier all the other driver has to do is summit a claim of an accident, and the insurance companies will work things out. you should try to draw a diagram just in case to back your story

Answer 3

Even if it's NOT your fault, give them your car's license number and your insurance carrier and policy number. You handle claims through your insurance company and your insurance will claim through their insurance. Remember to give your adjuster the full info (including that the other guy has admitted to fault).

Be sure to fill out the CA SR-1 form (downloadable from CA DMV website). You must fill it out within 10 days of accident and file it if damage on either car exceeds 750, or your license COULD be suspended.

Answer 4

Everyone involved in a vehicle accident in California where damage is over $500 must fill out a form whether or not it is their fault. I think it's called an SS-15 or something like that. Ask your insurance carrier or the DMV.

Answer 5

You still need to let them know if you have insurance. Was there any bodily injury? It only matters if you have injuries if you have insurance or not.

Because if you don't have insurance you cannot claim pain & suffering. If there is only property damage it doesn't matter if you have insurance or not. Just speak to the other guys insurance company so they can either send you a check for your damages or offer you a body shop.

Answer 6

Your license and insurance information. It doesn't matter who is at fault you both need to exchange information. It is up to the insurance companies to decide if they want to take the case to court.

Answer 7

You're better off that way than the parties Attorney suing you in a civil suit.Youre insurance should cover it. Depends on how much the injury was.

Answer 8

You still must submit your contact information and insurance information.