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ACTIONS THAT CAN MAKE YOU LEGALLY LIABLE IN A CAR ACCIDENT

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Actions That Can Make You Legally Liable in a Car Accident

Illinois is not a no-fault state meaning it relies on a tort system, which determines the level of negligence the parties involved in an auto accident can be charged with. The settlement each party is liable for is determined according to the extent to which they were responsible for causing the accident.

If one of the drivers is found to be exclusively responsible for the accident, he/she may be held fully liable for material damages pertaining to it. These may or may not involve bodily injuries and the other drivers may be held partially liable as well.

Whether you are partially or fully at fault, you can limit liability by avoiding the following post- accident scenarios:

Fleeing the Scene

If you fail to stop after causing the accident or if you are involved in an accident, you may be held liable and face prosecution. This can result in a hefty fine and even a jail sentence. Additionally, if you leave the scene, the account of the accident will remain one-sided and your absence will be deemed incriminatory.

If you are involved in an accident, park off on the side, if possible, and attend to medical emergencies first. Make sure your passengers, if any, are safe and call emergency services if necessary. Wait for the police to arrive before discussing the incident.

You Lend Your Car to An Unfit/Reckless or Incompetent Driver

You also can be held liable for an accident you were not directly involved in if you entrust your vehicle to another driver. In this case, you can be held responsible for damages caused by the driver for the following infractions:

  • The driver was drunk.
  • The driver was underage and unlicensed.
  • The driver is elderly and reacts slowly to incidents.
  • The driver was sick or suffers from an illness, which makes them a hazard on the road, such as someone who suffers from a sleep disorder.

All these cases can result in a negligent entrustment case against you as the owner of the vehicle.

Take Action Before It Is Too Late!

If you have been involved in a car accident and require an experienced auto attorney who can aggressively represent you, get in touch with us at I Am Calling My Lawyer in Schaumburg, IL, today. After assessing your case, we can determine liability, scene of the accident and other drivers involved. Our clients do not pay anything until we get positive results.

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