Florida Car Accident Lawyer David H. Charlip Discusses How to Determine Who is at Fault in a Car Accident

Jan 9, 2023

January 09, 2023 - /PressAdvantage/ - Florida car accident lawyer David H. Charlip (https://charliplawgroup.com/how-do-you-determine-who-is-at-fault-in-a-car-accident-in-florida/) releases a new article explaining how to determine who is at fault in a car accident in Florida. The lawyer mentions that every driver is responsible for maintaining a careful driving style. However, accidents can still happen and a large portion of them are due to other drivers not operating their cars safely. A person may have the right to claim compensation if they are injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver.

“Oftentimes, the police, as well as the insurance companies, will examine the physical evidence of the car accident. The type of crash that occurred as well as the traffic laws will also be thoroughly examined. The inspectors will also examine the damage done to the vehicle, as well as road and skid damage. Any video or photographic evidence will be taken into consideration,” the Florida car accident lawyer says.

Attorney David H. Charlip adds that there are a lot of ways for an insurance company to determine who is at fault in an accident. The three most common ways insurance companies use are physical evidence, traffic citations, and witness testimony.

The lawyer explains that the police or insurance company looks at traffic citations when an accident occurs. This is done to see if one driver was in violation of the law at the time of the accident. If the driver was violating a traffic law, they will be considered to be at fault for the accident. It is very important to call the police at the scene of the accident in order to be able to establish fault against the other party.

In the article, attorney Charlip says that “Lastly, insurance companies and police will also accept statements from anyone who witnessed the accident. Witnesses can include any parties involved in the accident as well as any passengers in their vehicle and bystanders who saw the incident. The police may also act as witness based on the evidence they have collected at the scene. It is important for anyone involved in an accident to not admit fault immediately after the accident.”

Lastly, the personal injury attorney emphasizes the importance of having a skilled lawyer when it comes to matters such as filing an injury claim after a car accident. An experienced personal injury lawyer may be able to help the victim receive the compensation they deserve.

About Charlip Law Group

Attorney David H. Charlip has been helping clients in Miami and all across the country for over 30 years. His team of legal professionals at Charlip Law Group carries on years of tradition of meeting the legal needs of businesses and individuals in Miami, throughout Florida, and across the nation. An experienced litigator, David Charlip has a record of winning cases with a high success rate in foreclosure defense and commercial litigation. Charlip Law Group, LC maintains a strong federal practice and handles cases nationwide. Contact them today to schedule a consultation.

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