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Auto Accidents

For questions and answers on these topics: determining who is at fault; insurance; accident statistics; and, trends and automotive safety issues.

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Do you have to report a single car accident to police?

ALL accidents exceeding the set dollar damage amount must be reported except for:

Your Car on your property that is not registered for the road. In other words it is not leagally a car.

Then if no other persons property was damaged and no one was hurt is does not have to reported.

Are DUI and DWI tests mandatory after a single car accident?

no. in any car accident unless the cop feels it is necessary and you have given them just cause to need a test then this is not required. DUI and DWI tests are subject to the police officer at the scene and what they witness and attest too.

What percentage of car wrecks are caused by seatbelts?

Seat belts don't cause accidents, drivers do. Even when seat belts fail, it is due to operator error.

How can road accidents be prevented?

By being more attentive while driving and following the rules of the road and not yielding the right-of-way because you feel like being nice. The rules are in place for a reason, and the reason is safety and the integrity of the transportation system.

What if you were in an accident in your dads car your bf was driving and the vehicle was in the state of ks but only had liability from Oklahoma and the person that caused the accident did not have in?

Insurance is sold and regulated state by state, but you are covered when you drive out of state. Also, insurance covers whoever is driving the car unless there is some weird law in Oklahoma that I don't know about.

problem being is was liability guess they don't do anything for liability.. I was the passenger and got all the injuries.. broken ankle, broken femur, lacerations to the face, and a concussion. the other personthat caused the accident didn't have any insurance and my bf hadPIP coverage.. my dad only put liabilitysince Oklahoma doesn't havethe no fault insurance.. and I was borrowing the vehicle until I could afford my ownso it wasbeing garaged in Kansas.. so now im just trying to find any loophole I could possibly get through because I have serious issuesand have not got anything to help..

Who is at fault if you hit a car that is reversing out of their drive and the damage is to my car?

You were on the road so had the right of way. The person in the driveway is at fault. He/she didn't yield. They hit you. You DIDN'T hit them. Remember that if you go to court or talk with insurance.

When a car is repossessed are you still responsible if is involved in an accident?

Once the agent takes possession of the vehicle, they are responsible for any damages which occur.

What percent of car accidents are caused by skidding?

Skidding is probably not a cause of a car accident. It is usually a result of braking, especially before the invention of anti-lock brakes. ABS keeps the tires from looking up and skidding.

What happens if you are driving an uninsured car that you also own and you get into an accident and it was your fault I have basic insurance on another vehicle but none on this vehicle in question?

If you are driving an uninsured car that you own and you get into an accident that is your fault, then you have to personally pay for the various expenses that may result from that accident, which includes both the cost resulting from damage to the cars involved, and also any medical expenses which result from injuries to people in those cars. Since you also are legally required to have insurance, the police may impose additional penalties.

Can you get an auto accident lawsuit loan?

Yes.

A plaintiff most certainly can obtain an auto accident loan for their case if of course the lawsuit is already filed. Lawsuit funding companies provide financing for auto accidents and nearly all personal injury cases. You can simply apply or call them to learn more on obtaining a non-recourse cash advance for your auto accident lawsuit loan.

If you have been involved in an accident, you should seek an attorney immediately.

What if a passenger is killed in your car accident?

It depends. If you are killed, you don't have to deal with anything. But if you survive, you'll probably be asked how you were driving (i.e. drunk driving). then you'll pay a HUGE fine. If it was an accident, then you'll probably be graced, and insurance will cover you. You'll need to have a good explanation, though, for why you had your car accident.

How does your wrist get broken in a car accident?

Most often the reason for a broken wrist or even both wrists to be broken in a car accident is because the natural reaction is to "brace!" A passenger puts both hands against the dashboard, then the impact forces the wrists into a hyper-extended position, which can break the small hand bones and break the wrist bones.

How did the car accident of Todd Ballard happen?

He was in a car, which subsequently was involved in an accident.

Did eddy Murphy die in ski accident?

Actor/Comedian Eddie Murphy is still alive. Reports of his death was a Twitter Hoax.

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