Answers to Your Dallas Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Questions

Q: I was in an accident but the police officer didn't write any tickets or make an accident report. Can I still make a claim against the other driver to get my car fixed and compensate me for my injuries?

A: Yes, you sure can. If the accident was indeed the other driver's fault, you can pursue a claim against the other driver's liability insurance company to pay for your car's damages and your injuries.

The fact there were no tickets issued and no accident report made does not prevent you from making a claim-it just makes it a little more difficult to prove.

Police officers have great discretion on issuing tickets and we routinely see accident reports completed with an assignment of fault but with no ticket issued (even when one could have been written). Also, if the cars are able to be driven from the scene and no one has to go to the hospital in an ambulance, then the investigating police officer often doesn't write up a report and merely facilitates the exchange of insurance information.

So don't let the lack of a ticket or a report deter you: If the accident was not your fault, you should not be penalized.

If you have questions, feel free to submit them to info@maafirm.com.

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