What happens when you witness a car accident?
Witnessing a car accident can leave you with a lot of complicated questions. You could be wondering if you could have done more to help the victims or ensure you followed the proper procedures. Consult this quick guide provided by our Dallas personal injury attorneys for some dos and don’ts for the scene.
What can you do as an eyewitness to an accident?
As an eyewitness to an accident, you are in a unique position to help those involved by describing what you saw. While the law does not obligate you to stay at the scene or give a statement, telling the police or the drivers involved in the crash what you saw could help clear up questions of liability and fault.
Do you have to stop at the scene of an accident?
The law does not require you to stop at the scene of an accident. However, most people feel it is the right thing to do. If you are one of the first people to the scene of an accident, your assistance could be imperative for victims.
Is my niece covered to drive my car occasionally?
A. Your niece would likely be covered by your car insurance policy if she were in an accident in your vehicle, but it ultimately depends upon the terms of your specific personal auto insurance policy.
What happens if my adult child drives my car?
If your adult child, or anyone else for that matter, drives your car, the driver is covered by your auto insurance policy.
Who is not covered by my car insurance?
The “excluded driver” is not covered. This is someone that you explicitly note is not covered by your policy. You can decide that a family member who isn’t a good driver is not someone you want using your car. In some cases, the insurer may request that you refuse driving privileges to someone in your household with a history of DUIs or accidents.
Who is liable if my car is involved in an accident but I?
Thankfully, in most accidents, damages will be covered by one of the involved driver’s insurance companies. It’s usually whoever was liable for the crash, making a financial recovery more likely. However, what if the person driving one of the vehicles in the accident was not the car owner?