Immediately following a car accident, one of the first questions that you will have to answer is who was at fault for the crash. Identifying the at-fault party is imperative if you plan on recovering compensation for injuries or property damage, but how can you figure out who is to blame? Here’s how to prove fault in a car accident:
Obtain a police report.
You should never leave the scene of the accident without calling the authorities. A police officer will come to the scene, speak to the drivers involved in the accident, and compile evidence needed to create a police report. This report will include information on who is at fault for the crash, so it plays a very important role in your case. Be sure to contact the police department after the accident to find out how you can obtain a copy of this report.
Document the evidence.
Before leaving the scene of the accident, it’s important to document the evidence by taking pictures. Photograph everything that you can, including your visible injuries, property damage, and any traffic signs or lights nearby. If there is any debris in the road related to the accident, take pictures of this as well.
If there were witnesses, ask them for their contact information so you can have your attorney get in touch with them later regarding what they saw. All of this evidence will help you prove that the other driver was at fault. For example, if the photographs show that your car only has damage on the rear end and the other car has damage on the front end, it’s fairly clear that the other driver rear-ended you.
Seek legal representation from an attorney.
Speak to a personal injury attorney immediately after the accident to discuss your case. An experienced attorney will begin reviewing the evidence right away to determine who is at fault in the accident. The attorney may interview witnesses, visit the scene of the accident, or even work with an accident reconstruction expert. Proving liability can be difficult in some cases, but it’s not impossible with the help of a skilled personal injury attorney.
If you have been injured in a car accident, focus solely on your recovery and let us handle the rest. Our attorneys will carefully review the evidence of the case and consult with experts to prove the other driver was at fault. Schedule a consultation with Reisch Law Firm today by calling 303-291-0555 or filling out this online form.
