Common Legal Mistakes People Make After an Accident
A car accident is traumatic. Over three million people suffer from physical injuries and mental trauma, including PTSD and disorientation after car accidents. It’s no wonder that many aren’t in the right frame of mind to know what to do next. However, the immediate moments after an accident are crucial and absent-minded mistakes can lead to dire consequences. Here are some mistakes people usually make after getting into an accident: 1. Leaving the Scene This is an understandable mistake, but one that makes you look guilty. It’s a crime to leave the scene of an accident, and it gives the authorities a reason to believe that you were guilty. If there was another car involved in the accident, then the driver can claim that you were responsible for it, and you won’t be there to defend yourself. 2. Admitting Fault You may not be aware, but apologizing for the accident after it happens can be interpreted as you accepting responsibility for it. That may or may n...