Although most people think of car collisions as incidents between two or more cars, there are many instances of crashes involving a single driver. There is a wide range of causes for single-car accidents, and they are not always the fault of the driver who crashes. For that reason, it’s best to contact a Las Vegas Nevada accident attorney immediately.
Depending on the circumstances of the crash, another driver, individual, or group may be at fault. Never assume that just because no one else was actually in the collision, it must be your fault. It’s important to understand how the legal system treats these incidences and to seek help from an experienced attorney.
A single vehicle accident is any collision that involves just one car. This means that a single car hits an inanimate object and is damaged. Though another driver, individual, or group may have contributed to the collision taking place, if their car is not a physical part of the collision, then it is a single-vehicle collision.
For example, if a car pulls out in front of you and you swerve out of the way but end up hitting a light post, this is a single vehicle collision. Another car contributed to the cause of your collision, but that car was not actually in the collision. Single car accidents can be tricky. It’s best to contact an attorney as it pertains to your case.
While many instances of single-vehicle collision are not the fault of the driver, there of course are cases when it is their fault. When their actions are the cause of the crash, they can be considered liable.
For example, though there is a pothole in the road that the government has neglected to fill, a driver is traveling at speeds greatly exceeding the limits. When the wheel of their car hits the pothole, they lose control and crash off the side of the road. Though the government may have acted negligently in their maintenance of the road, since the driver was breaking the law or otherwise driving recklessly, they are likely to be considered liable.
When the driver is liable, there are several possible outcomes, such as traffic tickets, fines, financial liability for damages and injuries, and possibly criminal charges depending on the details of the incident.
Drivers have the right to contest their tickets in court and tell their side of the story to the judge. If the driver has personal injury insurance, this can help with any costs relating to injuries sustained in the accident. Nevada law requires all drivers to have some amount of insurance to cover damage to another’s property, and this may be helpful if your car hit someone else’s property.
Never assume yourself to be at fault in the case of a single vehicle collision. Though you may have made minor mistakes while driving, there’s often a balance of liability. An experienced lawyer can help you understand the legal interpretation of your accident.
There are numerous scenarios in which a driver may end up in a single vehicle collision through no fault of their own. Drivers react defensively and automatically in an attempt to avoid collisions, prevent injuries to themselves and to prevent injuries to other people. The mind works much more quickly than we are able to perceive and will make a split second decision when unexpected events transpire. This may result in your car in a ditch while everyone else is fine. Though it may feel foolish to be the only driver to sustain damage, it’s very possible you acted appropriately when someone else made a mistake.
When another driver, individual, or entity acted inappropriately or negligently, resulting in your crash, they should take responsibility for what happened to you. There are many parties that may be considered liable for a single vehicle collision, including but certainly not limited to:
The party responsible for your crash can be held liable for the following:
It’s important you seek legal advice from an attorney who knows how to handle these tricky situations.
When the crash occurs due to an error somewhere along the process from the design to the possession of the vehicle to the driver, any individual or entity involved in the error may be held responsible for the crash. This can include but is not limited to:
Making and maintaining cars is a complicated business with many groups involved. When a mistake is made that results in a crash, that person or group should be held responsible. Defective auto parts isn’t a common cause of a car accident, but you need a product liability lawyer that will thoroughly investigate the matter for you.
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