What will happen to me if I ran a red light and hit someone and now they are in the hospital in critical
condition?
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What will happen to me if I ran a red light and hit someone and now they are in the hospital in critical
condition?
What happens now?
Asked on February 25, 2019 under General Practice, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You should refer the accident to your insurance company. If your insurance is inadequate to compensate the injured person, you will be sued for negligence.
If the injured person does not survive, you will be sued for wrongful death which is negligence causing death.
Additional penalties may include points and/or suspension of your driver's license.
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