When another car hits yours, it is often clear that they were to blame. At-fault drivers can be held liable for your injuries and losses from the crash. When you are involved in a single-vehicle accident, however, you might assume that you have no one else to hold accountable. This might not be the case, as others can be liable for your single-vehicle crash.
After any type of car accident, it is always worth it to seek a consultation with a car accident attorney. A skilled lawyer can evaluate whether anyone else might have liability at no cost to you.
Potential Causes of Single-Car Accidents
Sometimes, a driver loses focus and crashes without any external forces or factors. However, other things can lead a driver to crash when there are no other vehicles involved.
For example:
- Another driver might cut you off or otherwise come into your lane, and you might have to swerve off the road to avoid a crash, but you collide with a guardrail.
- A commercial truck might lose control and you jerk the wheel to avoid hitting the trailer, causing your vehicle to roll over.
- The road might have potholes or other hazards that road crews failed to fix, and hitting a hazard can cause you to lose control and crash.
- You might have a defective tire installed on your vehicle, and you might lose control when the tire blows out only a few weeks after you purchased it.
These are some examples of how other drivers, road maintenance crews, or vehicle part manufacturers can be liable for your single-car crash.
What to Do After a Single-Vehicle Accident
You are likely shaken up after your crash, but always keep in mind what to do – and what not to do. First, you should call 911, especially if you have injuries. Report what happened to the police – other witnesses might stop and report that a car ran you off the road, or officers can inspect the road hazard or note that a vehicle part caused you to crash.
Always get the medical attention you need for your injuries. You want a medical professional to diagnose your condition and start you on your treatment plan to ensure maximum recovery. Documenting your injuries will also help if you have an injury claim.
You might think you should contact your insurance company and report what happened, but it is better to have a car accident attorney handle this. Seek legal help before you speak with insurers or other parties that might be trying to avoid liability.
A Montgomery Car Accident Lawyer Can Help
At Luck Law, LLC, we handle all types of car accident claims, and we can evaluate whether someone else caused or contributed to your single-car accident. Never assume that you have no options for seeking compensation, as many people do in this type of situation. Our law firm is ready to fight for the financial recovery you deserve from negligent parties, so please contact us today for more information.
