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Posted on June 6, 2019 by

Injured in an Auto Accident? What to Know About Proving Fault

The most important thing anyone needs to do when presenting a car accident case is proving fault. Unfortunately, this is where a lot of people fail when they attempt to represent themselves after filing a lawsuit. You will want to build strong support for your case, and that can come from a number of different places. 

Police Reports

Police offers frequently respond to accidents and have to file reports on them. In those reports, there could be information about who the officer believed was at fault. That is why this is such an important piece of evidence, and it is possible to obtain copies. 

No Doubt Liability

There are certain types of accidents that occur in which it is easy to tell who was at fault. For example, left turn crashes and rear-end accidents. Insurance companies will often accept that their customer was at fault when they are accused because it doesn't make sense to argue about it. 

Local Traffic Laws

Finally, it is also important to check Missouri state laws for support. They will help you prove that the other driver was at fault. 

Working With St. Louis Personal Injury Attorneys

Your St. Louis personal injury attorneys are here to help you if you are a car accident victim. We understand what the laws say, and we will work hard to get you the compensation you rightly deserve for your injuries. Please contact us.