{"id":442,"date":"2022-02-03T12:17:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T20:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=442"},"modified":"2023-05-18T11:41:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:41:33","slug":"tips-for-proving-fault-in-the-aftermath-of-a-car-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/tips-for-proving-fault-in-the-aftermath-of-a-car-crash\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Proving Fault in the Aftermath of a Car Crash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Car-Crash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Car-Crash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Car-Crash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Car-Crash-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After being involved in an auto crash, you may find yourself\nin the difficult situation in which the at-fault driver\u2019s insurance company is\nclaiming that you are the one responsible for causing the crash. You deserve\ncompensation for any damages or injuries sustained after your crash, so what\ncan you do to protect yourself and ensure that you aren\u2019t handed the blame for\nan incident that you did not cause?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obtain the Police Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your accident was serious enough that injuries and\/ or\ncar damage were sustained, it\u2019s likely that law enforcement was called to the\nscene. If so, you should make it a top priority to obtain a copy of the ensuing\npolice report as soon as possible. From there, you can review the document with\nyour attorney to determine who the responding officer actually cited at the\nscene of the accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speaking with Witnesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking directly with witnesses can give your argument a\nmassive leg up against the other driver\u2019s claims. If you were startled or\ninjured in the aftermath of an accident, however, you may not have been able to\nspeak directly with any witnesses. Luckily, obtaining a police report can often\nhelp with that. Your attorney can inspect the accident report for any errors or\nwitnesses listed in order to make contact with them and discuss the accident\nfrom their point of view. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Observing the Scene of the Accident<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After obtaining the police report and speaking with any\nwitnesses, it may be worth returning to the scene of the accident for further\ninvestigation. For starters, there are red-light and security cameras fixed virtually\neverywhere these days. If your crash took place near a business or\nintersection, it may be worth attempting to recover any captured footage that\nclearly displays who was truly at fault. Additionally, observing traffic trends\nat the site of the accident and confirming that they align with the specifics\nof your incident may be beneficial to your case.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Dealing with the Aftermath of a Car Crash? We Can Help.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one experienced an injury during a car\naccident, you deserve a skilled attorney who will get you the compensation that\nyou deserve as a result of your car accident claim. Consult with an experienced\nattorney like those of the Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence today by clicking\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/contact-us.php\">here<\/a> or calling (410)\n986-0088. Skype, Zoom and Facetime consultations are available as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What should you do if an at-fault driver accuses you of causing a car crash? 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