Rear-end accidents happen much too often in Indianapolis. Whether it’s rush hour or the roads are clear, someone may rear-end you if they’re distracted behind the wheel, tailgating you, speeding, or driving under the influence, as a few examples.
There are many reasons you may need to stop in the road. You may stop at a traffic signal, slow because of a hazard in the road, or brake because of the person in front of you. The person behind you has an obligation to pay attention to your brake lights and keep enough room between your vehicle and theirs so they don’t hit you when braking.
If you’re rear-ended, there’s a strong chance that the vehicle that hit you is at fault. Discussing your case with an Indianapolis car accident attorney from Kooi Law can give you clarity about your case. You deserve a settlement for any damages you’ve suffered from your accident, but there are steps you must take as soon as your accident occurs.
Right after you get rear-ended, you should call the police and wait for them to arrive at the scene of the accident. If you don’t wait for the police, you may miss out on filing an accurate police report. When the police arrive on the scene, they’ll report what happened and get information from you and the person who rear-ended you. They’ll submit this information into public record, which you can use later in your case.
At the scene of the accident, you should also gather information from the at-fault party. You’ll want to know their name, their license plate number, their driver’s license number, and their insurance information. Gathering this information will be essential if you hope to file a claim against them later. If you don’t gather this information, you may have trouble getting your damages covered.
When you’re ready to file your car accident claim against the driver who rear-ended you, you should assess the damages you suffered.
Your damages may include medical expenses if you were injured in your accident. Your damages may also include things like property damage and any income you’ve lost from missing work. Non-economic damages you may suffer include loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and more.
Once you know your claim value, you can move forward with your claim. Using evidence from the police report, you can prove negligence against the person who rear-ended you. Having the support of an experienced Indianapolis car accident attorney will make the legal process easier. The defendant’s insurance may negotiate a settlement with you. If they don’t, you can go to court and fight your case.
You deserve compensation for the accident you experienced. If you take the right steps from the moment your car accident occurs, you stand to get the most money possible and walk away feeling justified. At Kooi Law, we’re prepared to fight for you. To schedule a free consultation with us, call 317-569-1335 or visit our website to learn more.
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