You were riding with a co-worker to work when suddenly you find yourself a victim of an automobile accident. You were injured and now you need compensated for the money it is costing you to get to the doctor and for loss of income as well as medical expenses and suffering. Before you begin pursuing a legal suit, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Does It Matter Who I Sue?
This is a good question to ask. If the driver of the vehicle that you are riding in is at fault, you want to bring action against him/her. If the other driver in the other car caused the accident, then they should pay for the expenses associated to that accident.If the person responsible for the accident is a family member or a friend, it may be difficult for you to file a claim against them but it is going to be necessary in order to seek some type of recovery in order to pay for your damages, your medical expenses, and your legal costs.
What If the At-Fault Party Drove without the Owner’s Permission?
If the driver who caused the accident is at fault and they had the vehicle without permission, for example, a teenage friend takes his moms’ car out while she is not at home. If the vehicle is the cause of an accident, who do you sue for your compensation? First, it’s not up to you to decide who to sue and not sue because the person driving has taken responsibility when they go behind the wheel of that vehicle. In this cause, and if the driver doesn’t have insurance, there is a special fund that will help to reimburse those who were injured in an accident so they don’t have to go without coverage and expense reimbursement.
If the passenger in the car that you were in was stolen and knew it was, the driver again is the one that has been determined to be responsible enough to take the vehicle and therefore should be responsible for finding the compensation needed to cover your expenses and everyone involved.
Does my age have any bearing on my ability to commence a tort claim?
When you are involved in an accident, you may wonder if your age has anything to do with the claim you file. You have to be legal age of 18 in order to file a claim or you will need to be represented by an adult if you are under the age of 18 years. The first thing you will want to do is to contact a personal injury lawyer in Red Deer to determine what your next step is. When your lawyer takes your case, he or she will be able to help you establish a case that you normally may struggle doing on your own.