They apologize or admit to causing the accident
Sometimes drivers will simply know they have caused the accident and so accept complete responsibility for the accident. This makes these situations much more straightforward and easy to deal with as the drivers are usually very co operative with giving details etc. However, it is common in cases that the driver does not take the blame for the accident and denies any responsibility. If this does occur you should always take the driver license of the person and the vehicle id number or more simpler details like the drivers name and phone number. Any of this information will help you to press charges against the driver and file a claim to their insurance company.
A police report will help to determine who is responsible
Once the car accident has occurred it is always important you contact the police so they can inspect the scene. Here the officer will assess the damage at the scene and make a report from asking questions about the accident. This report can later be used by your attorney to find any wording or indications you may have missed in order to blame them. The police can also determine fault by seeing if any traffic violations were made which proves automatic fault. The police also tend to ask for statements from witnesses at the scene which they give to your attorneys and insurance companies.
Negligent drivers
One of the most common situations of negligence is a DUI, when a person driving was drinking over the limit or has taken other substances like drugs and has caused a distraction to their driving, causing an accident. Another situation of negligence is when people are driving faulty cars which have defective parts. If this damage is due to the manufacturing they can be held responsible for accidents however if it is the owners fault and they have been doing regular maintenance then they would be at fault for an accident. Aggressive driving can also be a common cause of accidents as speeding or tailgating near other cars can cause a collision. Also, in today’s society we are extremely distracted by our phones and can sometimes lead to us texting whilst driving which causes a big distraction and diverts our eyes from the road. Distracted driving can also involve eating whilst driving or talking to other people in the car such as children. This can be a huge distraction as your attention is off the road and focused on other things in the car which impairs your driving skills. However, if a car accident is due to dangerous roads the government holds responsibility for this as their job is to ensure the roads are safe to drive on and ensure any damage is fixed on the roads to avoid any casualties. In any of these cases it is important to always call the police if an accident occurs so they can file a ca police report.
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