In the aftermath of a car crash, the drivers involved might blame each other. In some cases, everyone involved may have made mistakes, although one driver may ultimately be the party who is at fault. Even in scenarios involving obvious misconduct, such as running a red light, the driver at fault for the crash may insist that they are not responsible for what happened. They may deny that they did something inappropriate or attempt to blame the other driver.
In those circumstances, people may need help proving that the other driver was at fault. They need to establish fault before pursuing compensation for their crash costs. Both insurance compensation and the possibility of litigation depend on fault and liability. Police officers sometimes allow their internal biases or the charisma of a liar to influence the details that they include in their reports.
How can those certain that the other driver was at fault prove their allegations?
With direct communication
People involved in collisions often need to explain the situation thoroughly without becoming angry or accusatory. Explaining exactly what happened to a police officer can help guide their investigation. For example, if a driver insists that the other motorist was on their phone when the crash occurred, police officers can potentially obtain a warrant to review digital records about the other driver’s phone use.
Even if the driver claims they didn’t handle their phone, police officers may want to verify what exactly happened by reviewing phone records. They may obtain that information directly from the company, meaning that the driver’s decision to uninstall an app or delete certain records may ultimately do little to protect them. When people share specific concerns with police officers, they can target their investigation more effectively.
With outside support
Perhaps there are witnesses who can affirm what happened immediately before and during a crash. Maybe there could be video footage of the incident from traffic cameras, nearby security cameras or even a dashboard camera installed in a vehicle. Occasionally, people involved in collisions might even hire professionals to recreate crash circumstances and prove what likely occurred before the wreck. The support of witnesses or experts can help one person show that another driver was at fault for a wreck.
Those hoping to file insurance claims or personal injury lawsuits after motor vehicle collisions often need support if the other driver does not admit fault. Gathering adequate evidence is critical for those seeking compensation after car crashes.