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Lane Change Accidents
When you get into a car accident, it can be confusing to determine who is at fault when a driving infraction has occurred. For example, the other driver may have made an unsafe lane change that caused you to crash into them. According to California Vehicle code 22107, drivers can only change lanes after signaling and when it is safe to move into the lane. However, drivers often ignore this rule. If you believe that your lane change accident was not your fault, you can work with an attorney to prove your case.
Around 6.6% of accidents are caused by the driver failing to keep in their proper lane. When you have been in a lane change accident, you can seek damages for your injuries. Work with dedicated car accident attorneys who can fight for your right to compensation. Call Kirakosian Law for a free consultation.
What to Do in Lane Change Accidents
After a lane change accident, the other driver might not admit that they were wrong. When this is the case, you have to provide additional evidence to help you receive a settlement.
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What to Do in Lane Change Accidents
After a lane change accident, the other driver might not admit that they were wrong. When this is the case, you have to provide additional evidence to help you receive a settlement.
How Lane Change Accidents Happen
When drivers are on the road, they sometimes don’t see other vehicles going uphill, around corners, or when it is too dark at night. When there is terrible weather, such as rain, fog, or snow, this can also reduce visibility. Often, drivers don’t pay attention to neighboring drivers in their blind spots. Some drivers are speeding and weaving through traffic, cutting other drivers off to get ahead. A study on lane change accidents found that most of these accidents were caused by distracted driving, where a large percentage was because of cellphone usage. Lastly, some lane-changing accidents happen when switching; this is illegal, and the other driver is crossing over from a prohibited lane.
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How to Prove Who is Liable for a Lane Change Accident?
Your attorney has to investigate how the accident happened to prove your case, and this can require multiple avenues of obtaining proof. This is because lane change accidents happen fast, where you can’t show who is at fault simply by looking at the property damage alone.
You will need pictures of the vehicles and the accident scene to help your case. Also, you can use the vehicle’s black box data. Most cars have black boxes that show mechanical data, such as the vehicle’s speed before it crashed and when the other driver braked. Your attorney can also subpoena the other driver and demand that they provide cellphone records. Their phone company can provide texting records to show if they were distracted while driving. Another great way to obtain evidence is by getting video footage from traffic cameras. This can show how the accident occurred from start to finish. If the other driver was under the influence of illicit drugs, you can also request that the police officer asks for a breath analyzer, blood, or urine test. Obvious proof of drug use will show who was responsible for your car accident.
What to Do if You Were In a Lane Change Accident
When you are in a lane change accident, you should take pictures of your injuries and of all the property damage that happened. You will need to call an officer to file a police report. Your input on the police report is important, as this can be used as evidence later on. Collect information from the other driver and any witnesses that saw the accident. The witnesses can help provide supplementary evidence of who was at fault. Even though the accident was not your fault, you should get medical treatment. Your doctor can inform you of all your injuries and how severe they are. Later on, you can include your medical bills in your settlement. This is also important evidence for your case if you have to take time off from work, as your lost income should be included in your compensation.
How to Prove Your Lane Change Accident Case
Lane change accidents are no fun, not only because they are unsafe but also because they are difficult to prove. When someone else is not following the rules of the road, they should be punished for their reckless behavior. You can seek damages for your injuries with the help of an experienced law firm. A car accident attorney can collect evidence on your behalf and negotiate a settlement with the other party’s insurance company. Contact Kirakosian Law for a free consultation.
Lane Change Accidents | Kirakosian Law
Get help with your lane change accident in California. You can get representation to prove who is at fault. Contact Kirakosian Law for a free consultation.
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