Driving around Joliet, IL can be a fun way to spend the day. There is plenty of shopping and other events that you can do, which can bring a lot of joy to you and your family. However, if you are in a motor vehicle accident, the fun quickly ebbs, and you’re left in pain and a damaged or totaled car. You may be wondering what to do or may be injured and have to be rushed to the hospital. Whether you admit fault inadvertently or it wasn’t your fault at all, you may need the help of an attorney to get the compensation you deserve.
Difficult Process
Establishing that the other party was negligent can be difficult, though you may know what happened. If you were coherent through the entire thing, you probably remember exactly what happened. The only problem is that you must prove that what you say is true with witnesses (outside of the car) or through police reports and other documentation.
Insurance
Even if you’re not at fault, the other driver may not have sufficient insurance or have none at all. Your insurance company is likely to try to get a statement from you, even verbally, that admits fault. Joliet, IL residents are required to have insurance, and it should be there to help them after a motor vehicle accident. However, they are also trying to save money wherever possible.
Your lawyer will likely advise you not to say anything or answer any questions, even if they seem harmless or frivolous.
