It can happen to anyone at any time. You’re driving along, minding your own business, being vigilant
and wary of other road users, then suddenly you hear a loud bang, you’re sent skidding across the
tarmac and you’re in a lot of pain. You’ve just been involved in a car accident.
Not only is being involved in a car crash incredibly traumatising, but it can also be made worse when
the driver who was at fault decides to place the blame on you. Talk about adding insult to injury…so
now, not only do you have to deal with hefty medical bills, time off work, getting your car repaired etc. You have to prove your innocence and ensure you get the justice you deserve!
This is when most victims reach out to a personal injury lawyer. After a crash, hiring a lawyer just
makes sense. But, how can you prove that you weren’t to blame? Here we’ll look at how it’s possible
to prove that you weren’t at fault after a car accident.
Camera footage
We live in a digitised world, which means that you’ll find cameras everywhere. And in scenarios like this, camera footage of the accident can prove you weren’t to blame. Your own dashcam footage or even the footage from someone else’s vehicle could add weight to your claim. Even CCTV outside
shops and other properties or even cameras set up along the roadside.
Witness statements
It might be your word against theirs. But if there were witnesses of the crash, they may be able to
add some much-needed clarity. This is why it’s important to gather names and contact details of
anyone who may have seen what happened. This could be pedestrians or other road users.
The police report
After the crash, the police should have been called so they could attend the scene. In doing so
they’re able to piece together a report of what they think probably happened and who they believe
was at fault. If your statement is backed up by the information gathered in the police report then
you’re more likely to be proven innocent and be able to pursue a personal injury claim.
Evidence from the scene
As mentioned above, gathering evidence from the scene such as witness testimonies can help your
cause. But you can also gather other evidence to help. Videos or photographs of the scene and the
injuries. The positioning of the vehicles when they came to a halt. The road conditions and even the weather can all help prove your innocence.
Disclosure: This is a collaborative guest post.
