California Proposition 213 Quiz
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According to Proposition 213, which of the following individuals may face limitations on their potential financial recovery for personal injury even if they are not at fault for the accident?

  • Individuals convicted of a DUI
  • All individuals are exempt from limitations
  • Uninsured motorists (correct)
  • Individuals with car insurance

    • What is the potential impact of Proposition 213 on felons who are injured in accidents through no fault of their own?

  • They are exempt from any financial limitations
  • They are only affected if they were convicted of a DUI
  • They are only affected if they are uninsured
  • They may face limitations on their potential financial recovery (correct)

    • Is it necessary to consult with a legal professional to understand how Proposition 213 applies in a specific case?

  • No, the law is straightforward
  • Only if you were convicted of a felony
  • Yes, it's always best to consult with a legal professional (correct)
  • Only if you were at fault for the accident

    • Under California Proposition 213, which of the following types of damages can an uninsured motorist not recover in a personal injury lawsuit?

    <p>Non-economic damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a person is convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) and gets into an accident, under Proposition 213, can they still recover economic damages in a personal injury lawsuit?

    <p>Yes, they can recover both economic and non-economic damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of California Proposition 213?

    <p>To limit the amount of damages that can be recovered in a personal injury lawsuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can an uninsured driver sue an at-fault party for economic and noneconomic compensation if they are injured in an accident on a private road under Proposition 213?

    <p>If the at-fault party is insured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What compensation can an uninsured driver potentially recover if they are injured as a result of a collision with a licensed, insured drunk driver who is at fault under Proposition 213?

    <p>Both economic and noneconomic damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can an uninsured driver potentially be entitled to compensation for noneconomic damages from an automobile manufacturer under Proposition 213?

    <p>If the driver's injuries are exacerbated by an automobile manufacturer’s product defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can a licensed driver who borrows their employer's vehicle sue for economic and noneconomic losses?

    <p>If they are uninsured and performing tasks for their employer at the time of the accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are passengers in an uninsured vehicle subject to Proposition 213?

    <p>No, passengers are not subject to Proposition 213 and can recover both economic and noneconomic damages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of wrongful death of an uninsured driver, who can sue the at-fault party for compensation?

    <p>Both surviving passengers and next-of-kin can sue the at-fault party for compensation in the case of wrongful death of an uninsured driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what standard of proof must it be shown that a driver was impaired in civil personal injury cases?

    <p>Preponderance of the evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of evidence could be used to prove that a driver was impaired in a personal injury case?

    <p>A police report indicating suspicion of DUI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is it necessary for a driver to be convicted of a DUI in order for the exception related to drunk or chemically impaired drivers to apply in a personal injury case?

    <p>No, a DUI conviction is not necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

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