A car accident is an instance that no one wants to see themselves in but happens quite often, especially when you least expect it. Even though a car accident is a jarring event, it can actually be a legal battle waiting to happen. When someone is in an accident, Land o Lakes residents might not be aware of all  the rights that they have, as do most people. Luckily an individual who has been in an automobile accident have the right to have legal representation when dealing with this incident, as it can get heated fairly quickly if the other party involved in the crash wants to take legal action, or believes they are not at fault.

You Have the Right to Protect Yourself Legally

Even if you are the one responsible for causing a car accident, Land o Lakes residents should be aware that they have no moral or legal obligation to admit being at fault. It is important that people involved in a car accident be careful of what they say as it can be self-incriminating, even if you did not mean it to be so. If someone says “I'm sorry”, even as a simple gesture of compassion, a legal professional could use that statement as you claiming to be at fault, even if you were clearly not.

You Have the Right to Document the Scene of the Accident

Because a car accident can be a legal battle waiting to happen, individuals have the right to document the scene of the accident. This means that someone has the right to take photos of the accident, and all parts that might have attributed to it. When dealing with the legality side of a car accident, Land o Lakes have the right to document the state of the other parties vehicle, and use that information to better represent themselves in court.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Butash Law Group*