Orange County Intersection Accident Attorneys

It’s typical for both drivers to tell the police that the other driver blew a red light. Because the police officer didn’t actually witness the accident himself, he’ll simply write down what he’s been told by both parties. I’ve seen how infuriating it can be for clients who read a traffic collision report that says the cause of the accident was inconclusive even though you know with certainty the other driver ran a red light. You saw him with your own two eyes!

These are some ways you can try to prove the other driver was at fault:

Look for Cameras

Call all the businesses in the area of the intersection to see whether they captured the accident on their surveillance cameras. A lot of times they’ll say no, but I’ve also had liability decisions overturned as a result of taking this extra step.

Look for Witnesses

Most intersection accidents are witnessed by somebody, it’s just a matter of having the forethought to look for them and obtain their contact information so their statement can be taken at some point.

Take Photos of the Accident

Take photos of your car, take photos of the other driver’s car, take photos of the road, take photos of skid marks, take photos of the accident scene, take close up photos, take wide shot photos, etc. You get the idea—the more photos the better. Then get another set of eyes on the photos and hopefully you can piece a narrative together that makes sense.

Consult With an Attorney

Granted, they can be pretty expensive. But a lot of times if you simply tell the expert some facts of what happened and send them photos, they can at least tell you their initial opinion and whether it would even be worth it for you to hire their services.

Investigate the Other Driver

People post admissions and incriminating information on social media all the time. Maybe the other driver posted on Facebook how they caused an accident the other day and how shook up they are about it. Or maybe the other driver posted a picture of themselves smoking marijuana just an hour before the accident happened. It doesn’t hurt to poke around a bit.