California Personal Injury Penal Code Guide
Welcome to our Penal Code Resource Center a comprehensive and user-friendly guide designed to help you navigate the legal landscape of personal injury law. This section provides quick access to the penal codes most commonly referenced in personal injury cases, offering both legal definitions and plain-language summaries to aid understanding.
Penal Codes Guide
Personal Injury
Personal injury cases can arise from a wide range of incidents, each governed by specific legal statutes. To help you find relevant information quickly and clearly, we’ve organized key penal codes into categories based on the type of personal injury involved.
California Civil Code - Damages
Understand your legal right to recover compensation for injuries and losses. This section outlines how damages are defined, calculated, and awarded in civil cases, including punitive and future damages.
Vehicle Codes
Stay informed about the laws governing vehicle operation, accident reporting, DUI, and hit-and-run incidents. These codes are critical in personal injury and accident-related cases.
- Vehicle Code § 16000 – Reporting Accidents to DMV
- Vehicle Code § 16028 – Proof of Financial Responsibility
- Vehicle Code § 17150 – Owner Liability for Negligent Operation of Vehicle by Permitted Driver
Vehicle Code § 20002 – Misdemeanor Hit and Run (Property Damage Only)
Vehicle Code § 20003 – Duty to Provide Information and Render Aid
Vehicle Code § 20004 – Duty to Report Accidents Resulting in Death
Vehicle Code § 20008 – Requirement to Report Certain Accidents
Penal Codes - Civil Cases
Explore criminal statutes that impact civil lawsuits, especially in cases involving vehicular manslaughter, assault, child endangerment, or insurance fraud. These codes can influence liability and compensation in civil court.
California Evidence Code – Litigation Support
Learn how evidence is handled in personal injury and civil litigation. This section highlights key rules for presenting, excluding, and evaluating evidence in your case.
- Evidence Code § 351.2 – Exclusion of Immigration Status in Personal Injury
- Evidence Code § 669 – Presumption of Negligence Based on Violation of Statute
- Evidence Code § 702 – Requirement of Personal Knowledge for Witness Testimony
Evidence Code § 1016 – No Privilege for Communications Relevant to Mental Condition
Evidence Code § 1150 – Limitations on Evidence of Jury Deliberations
Evidence Code § 1151 – Exclusion of Evidence of Remedial Measures
Evidence Code § 1160 – Admissibility of Benevolent Gestures in Civil Actions
California Insurance Code – Fraud Provisions
Understand the legal guidelines for insurance coverage and fraud. These statutes help identify misconduct by insurers and policyholders, providing the foundation for related civil actions.
Insurance Code § 11580.1 – Standard Provisions Required in Liability Insurance Policies
Insurance Code § 11580.2 – Uninsured Motorist Coverage Requirements
Insurance Code § 11580.8 – Actions on Policies Containing Liability Provisions
Insurance Code § 11629.75 – Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program Coverage Limits
Insurance Code § 1871.2 – Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority
California Code of Civil Procedure – Personal Injury
Navigate the procedures for filing and managing personal injury lawsuits in California. This section includes critical deadlines, definitions, and trial motions that impact the outcome of your case.
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Code of Civil Procedure § 36 – Motion for Preference (Expedited Trial)
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Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 – Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury (2 Years)
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Code of Civil Procedure § 377.10 – Definitions for Survival and Wrongful Death Actions
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Code of Civil Procedure § 377.11 – Definition of “Decedent”
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Code of Civil Procedure § 377.20 – Survival Cause of Action
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Code of Civil Procedure § 377.30 – Commencement of Survival Actions
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Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60 – Persons Eligible to File Wrongful Death Actions
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Code of Civil Procedure § 377.61 – Recoverable Damages in Wrongful Death
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Code of Civil Procedure § 425.10 – Required Contents of Pleadings
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Code of Civil Procedure § 425.11 – Notification of Damages in Personal Injury Cases
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Code of Civil Procedure § 425.13 – Punitive Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases
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