How to Prove Driver's Destruction in a Car Accident Claim?

A car accident can result in personal injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and mental stress. That said, financial responsibility falls on the shoulders of the negligent driver, depending on the laws your state follows. For instance, some states have a fault, while others follow a hybrid system. And, if you prove the driver's destruction in a car accident claim, you are most likely to get compensation from the other driver's insurance company.

On the flip side, you will experience an increase in your insurance premiums and can also be accused of the collision, resulting in criminal charges. For this reason, it's crucial to know how to prove a driver's destruction in a car accident claim for the maximum compensation possible. That said, you can provide:

Car Accident Evidence

You are recommended to stay at the scene if there are no major personal injuries. And during the meantime, you can collect as much car accident evidence as possible.

On top of it, you need to remember everything that gave rise to the car accident.

With that said, the car accident evidence can be damaged cars and other personal and property damages.

Then, once you have the evidence in place, you can provide them to the insurance adjuster to prove the driver's destruction.

Moreover, you need to analyze if the other driver was driving under the influence of alcohol or sleeping pills. As a result, you can also prove laws breaching and duty of care when dealing with the insurance company.

Police Report/Statement

When a car accident happens, the police come to the scene to document what exactly happened. They will list everything in the police report, which you can provide to your insurance adjuster to prove the driver's destruction.

For this reason, you need to provide accurate details of the pre and post-accident.

Vehicle/Property Damages

Car damages are difficult to cover, and you will have to deal with insurance companies.

Moreover, these insurance companies will also want to pay you less to avoid business loss.

With this in mind, you have to properly communicate your vehicle damages to reach a settlement, which is in your best interest.

On the other hand, vehicle/property damages are also helpful if the case leads to a lawsuit in court.

Eye Witnesses

The best evidence that can prove your innocence includes eyewitnesses who saw the scene and help you get maximum compensation.

That said, you should exchange contact details with each other so that you can reach them when necessary.

Likewise, you should photograph your personal injuries, damaged vehicle/car, and the whole scene.

All in all, following all these steps, you can prove the driver's destruction in a car accident claim. As a result, you will get the maximum compensation to pay your medical bills and ongoing care.

Need Help from a Personal Injury Lawyer?

If your accident happened in St. Louis, consult Langdon & Emison Attorneys at Law to see the best possible compensation options.