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What Happens When the At-Fault Driver Fights Your Personal Injury Claim?

No one anticipates a car accident. Whether it’s a fender bender, side collision, or multi-car pile-up, car accidents are dangerous and can be extremely traumatizing. Even the most minor car accidents can cause serious consequences, including neck, spine, and brain injuries. These injuries can completely change the course of your life, causing serious mental, emotional, and financial strains.  

When someone else’s negligence causes your injuries, you expect them to be held accountable. But what happens when they deny responsibility? What happens when there’s conflicting accounts of events, or they attempt to avoid accountability in other ways?  

That’s when Cameron Law Group, your source for a personal injury attorney in Tamarac, comes in. 

Personal Injury Caused by a Hit and Run 

Despite Florida requiring drivers to possess a certain level of car insurance, an estimated 26.7 percent of drivers are uninsured motorists. This may be for a number of reasons such as inability to afford coverage. Uninsured drivers are more likely to flee the scene of an accident to avoid the legal issues and financial responsibility of being an at-fault driver. This is especially true if they have struck a pedestrian, bicyclist, motorcyclist, or other vulnerable person. 

Other reasons one may flee the scene of a car accident include: 

  • Driving under the influence 
  • Carrying illicit substances 
  • Driving without a license 
  • Driving with a suspended license 
  • Having an undocumented occupant 
  • Other illegal activity 

If you are the victim of a hit and run driver, you still have options. First, because Florida is a no-fault state, your insurance provider is responsible for covering costs related to repairs, medical bills, and other covered damages. You will be required to pay your deductible, however, the at-fault driver may still be held responsible for reimbursement, if you are able to identify them. Information such a license plate number and vehicle description can help bring them to justice.  

How to Fight Denial from an At-Fault Driver 

If the driver is identified, but denies being at-fault, a personal injury attorney in Tamarac can help you to prove your case. If a police report has been filed, this can help to determine who is at-fault, as the responding officer will often make that distinction. Should the other driver continue to insist they are not responsible for the accident or your injuries, your case will likely go to court.  

With the aid of a personal injury lawyer, you can build your case to hold the responsible party accountable. Eye witness accounts from anyone who was also in your vehicle or people who may have pulled over to assist can go far in helping your case. If possible, request the responding officer’s testimony as well. They are trained to be able to determine who is at-fault and will be able to explain why the concluded the other driver was responsible. At this time, the other party will also be able to defend their own claims. 

From here, a judge may make one of three rulings: 100 percent responsibility on the part of the other driver, split responsibility between both drivers, or 100 percent responsibility on your part. This judgement will guide your next course of action. A Cameron Law Group personal injury attorney in Tamarac will help you understand your options and make the best decision for you and your recovery. 

Contact us today for your free consultation and to determine how our team can help you.