Carpooling is common around the holidays—whether you’re driving relatives to dinner or coworkers to a holiday party. But when an accident involves multiple drivers or vehicles, figuring out who’s liable can get complicated.

Liability depends on who acted negligently:

• If one driver was speeding, distracted, or ran a red light, they may be primarily responsible.
• If multiple drivers contributed to the crash, liability may be shared under California’s comparative negligence law.
• Passengers in the carpool can often file a claim against one or more drivers, depending on who was at fault.

Each situation is unique, so it’s important to speak with an experienced attorney who can investigate and determine how to pursue full compensation for your injuries and damages.

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