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I Was in a Car Accident That Was Not My Fault. Can I Sue for Damages?

If you were injured in a car accident through no fault of your own, you may be able to sue for damages. Even if you were partly at fault, in most states, you can file a claim against the other driver or drivers for damages.

When another driver is at fault, the injured party, or plaintiff, can sue for damages and collect monetary compensation to help pay for:

• Medical bills
• Prescriptions
• Physical rehabilitation, if necessary
• Long-term medical care, if necessary
• Present and future lost wages
• Pain and suffering, in some cases
• Funeral expenses, in the case of wrongful death

One of the most common damages people sue for in car accident cases is serious personal injury. Some of the injuries most often sustained in serious car accidents and subsequently included in lawsuits are:

• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Loss of limbs
• Burn injury
• Fractured bones

Do's and Don'ts to Ensure You Can Collect Damages

Even if you were injured, or a loved one was killed, in a car accident and you were not at fault, there are some do's and don'ts you should know:

• Do not admit fault, even if you think you may have been partly at fault
• Do not sign anything other than the police report detailing the accident
• Do seek medical attention and document all medical assistance you receive
• Do get details regarding any eyewitnesses to the accident including their names and contact information
• Do not agree to accept any settlement from any insurance company
• Do not communicate with the other parties involved in the accident
• Do contact an experienced accident lawyer in your area
• Do keep track of lost wages and other expenses incurred due to the accident
• Do monitor how the accident and your injuries have affected your life in general

About the Author

If you live in Oklahoma and need an experienced, knowledgeable Oklahoma accident lawyer following your car accident, please visit the website of Stipe Injury Law today.

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