Injured? Seek Help From a Car Accident Attorney Today
As the name implies, a single-vehicle accident is an accident that only involves one vehicle. What is involved in the accident can vary widely, but the steps that should be taken do not–as a first step, contacting a car accident lawyer for legal representation and advice is never a bad move.
Here is all you need to know about single-vehicle accidents.:
The Law Still Applies
No matter how it occurred, single-vehicle accidents still fall under the rule of law. You should still involve the police, not leave the accident scene, and follow the same processes as if you were involved in a multiple-vehicle accident. This is particularly true if there is property damage that extends beyond your vehicle.
This involves contacting the authorities, mainly if the damage is anything more than very minor. While all the usual laws apply, one good reason for involving the authorities is for insurance purposes. If you do not document what happened, your insurance company will have a window of opportunity to deny any claim on damages you make.
There Can Be Multiple Causes
Single vehicle accidents can involve multiple parties or objects. The only guideline for determining a single-vehicle accident is that only one vehicle was involved. The driver of that vehicle can collide with road obstacles, off-road obstacles, animals, another person, road or off-road environmental conditions, etc.
Multiple Causes Too
The exact causes applied to multiple vehicle accidents also apply to single-vehicle accidents but are not usually solely the cause of the accident. These include wildlife collisions, vehicle defects, road conditions, weather, etc.
What To Do
If you are involved in any vehicular accident, follow this procedure:
- Attend to your injuries and ensure your safety
- Contact the authorities
- Collect personal and insurance details
- Collect witness accounts and contact information
- Contact your insurance company and a car accident lawyer if applicable.
Hire a Car Accident Lawyer
Of all these steps, the most important for your legal protection is to contact a car accident lawyer at Robert J. Debry & Associates for a free consultation.