Determining Fault After an Accident

What happens if the police are unable to determine who is to blame in a car accident?

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The police are not perfect, far from it. They make mistakes, lots of mistakes. Many less experienced police officers are not trained in car accident investigations. The police are under a great deal of pressure to perform within a limited time frame and car accidents are on the bottom of the ladder after serious crimes and felonies.

If the police are unable to determine who to blame in a car accident – that is not as bad as them saying it’s your fault when it was most definitely not your fault.

Car accidents have chaotic time sequences. First the injured must be triaged and receive medical care. Everyone from the police to witnesses to emergency personnel will be trying to get answers and take care of the worst victims.

If you believe you are not at fault and the police cannot justify that – call a lawyer.

As a matter of fact, you should always call a lawyer regardless because your insurance company will not be on its best behavior and may not have your best interest in mind. An able lawyer will want to talk to witnesses and review reports ASAP.

A savvy PA car accident lawyer will overlook and even relish the task that the police cannot determine whom to blame.

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