Questions about Accident Laws

What can an individual do to claim damage if the at-fault driver in an accident is a 14 year old child?
If the at-fault driver in an accident is a 14 year old, then the individual may claim damages from the child’s parents. The parents may be sued in a small claims court if they do not have insurance. The individual may also be able to use his/her uninsured motorist coverage if he/she has one.

Would the parents of an adult be responsible for any damages that were caused in an accident?
If an adult was responsible for an accident, then his/her parents may not be responsible for any damages caused. The adult may be responsible for the damages if he/she was the at-fault driver in the accident.

What amount may be claimed as a fair cash settlement in a rear end accident?
In a rear end accident, a person may be able to claim for any damages that may be caused to his/her vehicle and any other personal injury claim that he/she may want to make against the at fault driver. The person may include any medical expenses and lost wages in the personal injury claim. The amount that can be claimed may range from ½ to 2 times the total medical expenses.

Will a person’s social security benefits and retirement benefits be affected if he/she is not able to pay for the damages caused in an accident?
A person’s social security benefits and retirement benefits may not be affected if he/she is not able to pay for the damages caused in an accident.

Is a traffic police required to be a witness to an accident if he/she has to give a citation to an individual?
In most of the cases, a traffic police may not be required to be a witness to a traffic violation to give a citation to an individual. However, it can be difficult for the officer to identify the person responsible for the accident if the complaint was filed by a third party. Sometimes, the vehicle may not be driven by the owner. At such times, it can be difficult to charge the owner with a traffic violation.

Will it be considered an offense if a person stops a towing company from taking his/her vehicle from the place where the accident occurred?
If a person stops a towing company from performing their duty of towing a vehicle from an accident scene, it may be considered to be an offense.

Is it possible to waive the statute of limitations in an accident case?
It may be possible to waive the statute of limitations in an accident case. However, the person may have to prove that he/she was in a coma or was unable to move around due to injury and hence could not file a lawsuit earlier.

Accident law may cover a vast range of accidents and topics. It may not be easy for someone to find answers about all aspects of this law on one’s own. One may ask a lawyer if one has any doubts or needs more information about accident laws.

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