When you get hurt in a car accident, you have to prove fault if you want to blame someone else for the crash and your injuries. A Corpus Christi, Texas car accident lawyer from our firm can help you gather the necessary evidence and build a convincing case for compensation. If you know that someone else is to blame for your medical expenses and your pain and suffering, it’s time to sue for damages.

What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

You can start building your case right after the car accident occurs. You should:

  • Take pictures of the damaged vehicles and accident scene
  • Call the police so that they can make a report
  • Exchange insurance information with other drivers
  • Talk to any witnesses and get their contact information
  • Look for any cameras that may have caught the accident on tape
  • Avoid saying anything that could be construed as you admitting fault
  • Schedule a visit to the doctor

When you do all of these things, you can gather crucial evidence and protect yourself from accusations of wrongdoing.

What Kinds of Evidence Can Be Used to Prove Fault?

We’ve mentioned photos of the accident scene and potentially finding cameras that caught the crash on video, but there are some other pieces of evidence that can help you build your case. Some things that can back up your side of the story include:

Testimony from experts: Eyewitness testimony can be useful, but sometimes it can be even more helpful to bring in some experts to testify. Medical experts can talk about your injuries and the road to recovery you face or accident reconstruction experts can back up your assertions and show why someone else is at fault for the crash.

A police report: The report filled out by the cops can include useful information like the positioning of vehicles, if someone was inebriated, or if traffic citations were issued.

Medical records: You medical records can serve as evidence of your injuries and show what kinds of damage the at-fault party or parties have caused.

What if Another Party Says I’m At Fault?

Unfortunately, most people are not just going to admit that they are to blame for an accident. They might say that you are to blame for the accident, or they at least might try to attribute some of the fault to you. This can be a problem.

As long as you are not seen as mostly at fault for the accident, you can still sue for damages. However, your total compensation can be reduced in accordance with how negligent you were. So if you win $50,000 but were deemed 20% to blame for the accident, you lose out on 20% of your damages and win just $40,000. This is why it’s important to have a lawyer who can defend you from accusations of wrongdoing.

Meet With Our Legal Team

When you are ready to explore your legal options, we’re ready to be of assistance. Contact Sahadi Legal Group and ask to schedule a consultation with our team. We want to hear more details about your case, and then we can tell you how we can help you prove fault.