If you have been involved in a no-contact auto accident you may be entitled to compensation if you were not at fault. However, in order to get compensation, you need to establish a strong auto claim.
The result of a no-contact car crash often imitates the same results that define two or more cars impacting each other. It is expensive to repair a vehicle and the bodily injuries can send medical bills into the hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. If you were involved in a no-contact crash that was not your fault, you should consider filling out the free evaluation form to help you get compensation.
Types of Damages for No-Contact Accidents
A no-contact crash can produce many of the same types of damages that are associated with other types of vehicle accidents. Most of the damages depend on the speed of your vehicle at the time of the crash.
For example, if another vehicle forced you to abandon your lane on a multiple lane interstate, you probably incurred property damage that required an extended stint in an auto repair and maintenance shop.
If you hit a stationary object or another vehicle, you might have to deal with numerous dents and scratches requiring detailed body work that can exceed $1,000. Personal injuries associated with no-contact auto accidents include abrasions, muscle strains, and bruised ligaments.
Serious non-contact car crashes can leave you without a vehicle for days, if not a few weeks on end. This means you have to pay for the cost of a rental car to get you to work, as well as handle family transportation obligations.
Although your auto insurance company takes care of rental car costs, you do not see that money until a significant amount of time has passed after the no-contact accident. If you plan to hire a personal injury lawyer, out of pocket expenses for the no-contact car accident can include paying legal fees.
What to Do after a No-Contact Crash
Handling the aftermath of a no-contact car crash can be a tricky proposition because the driver of the other vehicle left the scene of the accident. Maybe the other driver did not know he or she caused you to crash, or the other driver decided to flee the scene to avoid legal responsibility.
In either case, it is up to you to collect the evidence needed to present a convincing claim for your auto insurance company. Photographs of property damage and copies of medical bills represent a good start for building your case.
You should also interview any witnesses to the crash, especially any witnesses that can identify the make and the model of the other vehicle. A license plate number is also a solid piece of information to have for tracking down the other the other driver.
Contact a Licensed Attorney
A state licensed lawyer can help you receive compensation through your insurer, as well as by filing a claim against an at-fault driver. Filing a personal injury lawsuit and an insurance claim can be challenging for the best of cases. Take our free case evaluation to determine how to proceed with an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit.
