If your friend or any family members get into an accident while behind the wheel of your vehicle, liability will also take into account whether or not they had driver's permission. California's laws on insurance coverage mean that the car insurance will follow the vehicle, no matter who is driving it.
Accident report forms should include fields for names and contact information of the individuals and witnesses involved, the type of accident, the date and time the accident occurred, the location of the accident, a detailed description of the accident, and room for any additional comments.
When involved in a minor accident with no serious injuries, move the vehicles and occupants safely to the side of the road, out of the way of traffic. If a vehicle cannot be moved and no injuries have occurred, drivers and passengers should remain in the vehicle with seat belts fastened until help arrives.
The answer is a resounding NO. When it comes to the law, nothing is ``always'' anything. Every situation reviewed on a case by case basis, and then adjudicated based on it's own merits. Ultimately, a judge or a jury would decide who is at fault based on the evidence.
If the person does not have insurance, you could sue them directly. If the damage is less than R20,000, then you can take the claim to the Small Claims Court.
Under South African law, the settlement of claims arising from a road accident depends on the extent to which each driver is held liable for the accident. A driver who's found negligent may be held fully liable for an accident. Alternatively, each driver involved may be held partially liable.
You are required by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law to file an crash (accident) report if you are involved in any crash where there is damage to the property of one individual (including yourself) that is more than $1,000. The report must be filed within 10 days.
There are five key details of accidents legally required: Full name, address and occupation of the injured person (a) Date and time of the accident (b) Location of the accident (c) Cause and nature of the injury (d) Name, address and occupation of the person giving the notice, if other than the injured person (e).