You know what happened. The other driver knows what happened. But suddenly, they’re telling a completely different story.
Unfortunately, this can happen after a car accident. A driver may deny causing the crash, change their version of events, or even try to blame you. The good news is that an injury claim doesn’t necessarily come down to your word against theirs.
Evidence Can Tell the Story
After an accident, evidence can be extremely important, especially when the drivers disagree about what happened.
If you’re able to do so safely, take photos and videos of the accident scene. Try to document the vehicles, damage, road conditions, traffic signs or signals, skid marks, and anything else that may help show how the crash occurred.
Dashcam footage or nearby surveillance video can also be valuable.
Look for Witnesses
Independent witnesses can make a big difference when two drivers are telling different stories.
If someone saw the accident, get their name and contact information if possible. Their account of what happened may help support your version of events later.
Call the Police
Even if the accident seems straightforward, calling the police can help create documentation of the crash.
Give the responding officer an accurate account of what happened, but avoid arguing with the other driver at the scene. Depending on the circumstances, the police report and information gathered during the investigation may become useful evidence in your claim.
What If the Other Driver Blames You?
Don’t assume that means you can’t recover compensation.
Louisiana follows a comparative fault system. That means more than one person can potentially share responsibility for an accident. Even if the other driver or their insurance company claims you were partially responsible, that doesn’t automatically end your case.
The important thing is determining what the available evidence actually shows.
Let the Evidence Do the Talking
If the other driver changes their story or lies about what happened, you don’t have to handle the dispute alone. An attorney can investigate the accident, gather available evidence, speak with witnesses, review records, and deal with the insurance company on your behalf.
At Cueria Law Injury Lawyers, we help people injured in car accidents throughout New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana communities understand their options.
If you’ve been injured in a crash and the other driver isn’t telling the truth about what happened, contact us for a free consultation. We’re available 24/7, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.
