If you drive a vehicle on a regular basis, you are likely to have one or more DMV violations in Redding, CA over the years. There are common violations such as speeding tickets, running a stop sign, failure to wear seat belt that many people get tickets for. For many of these violations we have to pay a fine and they may be on a driving record for awhile. Other violations such as driving under the influence can have much harsher penalties such as having your drivers license revoked or even jail time.
Automobile accidents can also result in a traffic violation. This is because some automobile accidents are caused because of the neglect of someone else. Neglect can occur when someone is driving at excessive speeds or even fails to ignore traffic signals. There are times when this neglect can cause serious injury or even death.
If you are involved in an automobile accident, it is important that you contact an attorney as soon as you can. Even though you may feel fine when the accident occurs, you may not a couple days later. If at all possible try to take pictures of the surrounding area including the vehicles that are involved in the accident. If the other party ran a stop sign or signal light, take some pictures of that too. It is a good idea to write down the names and phone numbers of anyone who was witness to the accident. You attorney will need their information to contact them later on.
After the accident you may be left without a vehicle and also may be unable to work. You attorney can help you get a rental car from the insurance company. Your attorney will also assist you with getting the compensation that is due to you.
If you are contacted by an insurance adjuster, you should direct all of your questions to your attorney. Don’t give the adjuster any information about your case. It is important that you don’t agree to any type of settlement without talking to your attorney first.
If you have been the victim of someone’s neglect that caused an accident, you should contact an attorney today to schedule a consultation to discuss your case.
