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Car accidents can be traumatic and cause significant damage. Receiving compensation after a crash requires solid attention to detail and a clear picture of what happened. Witnesses play an important role in putting the facts together; however, sometimes, there are no witnesses. Witnesses are beneficial, but a victim can still get compensation without them.
If there are no witnesses to a car accident, one can take several steps to strengthen their case. Some important tips include:
In order to build a case for compensation, it is important to understand the effects of a car accident and how a collision can be prevented.
Beyond property damage, serious accidents can result in bodily injuries, temporary or permanent disabilities, or even fatalities. The wide range of possible injuries or other damages make driving a dangerous activity. It is important to be knowledgeable of the risks when taking to the road.
Car accident injuries include minor cuts, scrapes, bumps, and life-threatening injuries and permanent disabilities. Victims may receive the following injuries after a collision:
These are just some of the possible effects of a car accident. The impact of these injuries can become something that a victim has to deal with for the rest of their life.
Property damage resulting from a car crash can include a variety of things. Most commonly, property damage involves vehicular damage. When cars collide with each other, both drivers receive damage. Car repairs are expensive, and what seems like a minor fix can actually be very costly. For more extensive damage, the costs go up considerably. Outside of damage to the vehicle, property damage could relate to the contents of a vehicle or outside structures, like buildings or fences that were damaged.
A car crash can result from a variety of factors. Some collisions are caused by human error, such as:
Insurance is the first step to recovering damages after an accident. The whole purpose of having insurance is to make sure that a driver can recover from an accident, even if they do not have the available funds to pay for expensive repairs.
An insurance company will do some investigation of their own, largely by asking questions to determine the nature of the accident. Depending on the state where the accident occurred, the insurance company will likely attempt to determine who was at fault. Insurance is very useful, but it is important to remember that it can only go so far. It may be necessary to contact a lawyer for full compensation.
The specifics of what insurance will and will not cover depend on several factors. Each driver has their own policy that includes certain coverages. Not all policies cover the same. Other factors include what state the accident happened in and who was at fault.
Witnesses are one of the most important aspects of evidence in a car crash case. Witnesses help build a clear picture, but there are other ways to strengthen a car. A car crash can impact a person’s life in many ways, but there are options available for legal recourse. Specific legal options moving forward will depend on the details of the accident itself. For example, a driver could be held criminally liable if their actions meet certain requirements. In this case, there will likely be a criminal investigation and judgment against the driver. A criminal case does not prevent a victim from seeking additional damages in a civil case, no matter the outcome of a criminal one.
Even if there is no criminal case, a victim has the right to sue for damages, like personal injury, disability, property loss, pain and suffering, and more. The best step to do after a crash is to get the advice of a knowledgeable lawyer. A lawyer can best advise on how to move forward in any car accident case.
Witnesses are important in a car accident case, but there are other ways to strengthen a claim. If you were involved in a car accident and you need compensation, speak to one of our knowledgeable Delaware car accident lawyers at Jacobs & Crumplar, P.A. For a free consultation, call us at 302-656-5445 or contact us online today. Located in Wilmington and Millsboro, Delaware, we serve clients throughout Dover, New Castle County, and Sussex County.