Reporting A Car Accident

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Reporting A Car Accident

Steps to Take in Reporting a Car Accident in Houston, TX

According to statistics, the number of car accidents happening in Houston, TX, grows on an annual basis. This disturbing trend may be explained by a number of factors, such as an increase in the volume of vehicles on the streets of the city, lack of driving discipline, distractions such as texting, driving under the influence, simple disregard, negligence, and so on. If you find yourself among the statistics, be sure to protect yourself by following these car accident best practices

Report Your Accident to the Police

Many drivers choose to leave authorities out of the accident, attempting to avoid traffic tickets and resolve the matter in private. However, there are times when such trust into the at-fault drivers can turn against the victim. A driver who seemed genuinely sorry for their part in an accident may drastically change their point of view after talking with their insurance company, resulting in a refusal to pay any compensation for the damages

In accordance with the law, you can steer clear from situations like this by reporting your accident to police at your earliest opportunity following the accident

Despite the fact that some points of this report may be viewed as purely subjective in the court of law, the overall impact of the accident report simply cannot be overestimated. It can be of great help to your insurance company in settling all the financial issues properly.

All car accident reports are handled by the Texas Department of Transportation. Law enforcement officers are obligated to write a report in case of injuries, death, or property damage greater than $1,000. The report will be delivered to the Texas Department of Transportation within 10 days after the accident took place.

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