Being
involved in a car accident can mean sustaining one or more injuries,
some more serious than others. For instance, a driver who is hit in
the rear by another will likely sustain a neck injury in the form of
a neck strain or whiplash.
As
a kid, you were probably taught that whenever you hurt someone, you
should say sorry. In a car accident, it’s best to forget this
lesson, however. This does not mean you are turning your back on
being morally upright; it simply means you are protecting your legal
rights while investigation is ongoing.
In
any car accident, downright admission of fault can result in negative
consequences. Even when the other party is hounding you and screaming
at you to carry the blame, avoid preempting the investigation. If you
admit blame, this will likely be used against you once the other
party files for a car accident insurance claim. Remember, even a
slight admission like, “I should have looked more carefully…”
can be misconstrued as admission of guilt.
As
such, it’s best to remain civil and keep quiet after an accident.
Let police authorities and insurance adjusters determine exactly
who’s to blame for the accident. Exchange insurance information
with the other driver and truthfully answer the questions asked by
the police officers, but do no more than these. For your benefit,
hire a personal injury lawyer who can help fight for your legal
rights in such cases.
The
law firm of Kurtz & Blum
vigorously defends their client's rights. To contact an experienced
Raleigh personal
injury lawyer
please call 919-832-7700.
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