What To Do in a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault

Although my father was seriously injured in an accident due to another driver’s fault, he wasn’t able to recover much for his injuries. He lacked sufficient evidence to prove the other driver’s fault. What should one do in the event of an accident that’s not one’s fault?

In the event of an accident that’s not your fault, follow these important steps:

Seek medical help: Get medical help as soon as possible because your health is important. Have a medical professional check your injuries even if they seem to be minor.

Gather all necessary information: Although the accident was not your fault, you should gather all information related to it, in case the at-fault driver denies responsibility later. Gather the following information:

·         Name, address, and phone number of the other driver

·         Name of insurance company and policy number of the other driver

·         Names and contact information of people who witnessed the accident

·         Photographs of the scene

Call the police: Call the police at the accident scene. The police report may be helpful when you tell your version of the accident to the judges or while reaching a settlement.

Contact your insurance company: Report about the accident to your own insurance company to enable it to help you should the other party's insurer deny responsibility, or should you need to make a collision claim.

Hire an attorney: Hire an experienced car accident attorney to guide and help you decide the best course of action you can take.