What Happens When the At-Fault Driver Lies About How a Florida Car Accident Happened?

If you were injured in a car accident and the at-fault driver is lying about what happened, you may have various options for proving that you are entitled to just compensation. Once you hire a Florida car accident attorney to represent you, your attorney will be able to gather the evidence that is available and use it to seek the financial compensation you deserve.

You were injured in a car accident, and there is no question that the other driver was at fault. But the other driver is lying about what happened, and you are concerned that this will prevent you from recovering the financial compensation you deserve.

What can—and should—you do in this scenario?

While this can be frustrating, the at-fault driver lying about what happened should not affect your insurance claim. Only rarely does a successful insurance claim rely on the at-fault driver admitting what happened. With that said, the at-fault driver’s insurance company will be looking for any excuse to deny your claim—and this makes it important to hire an experienced Florida car accident attorney who can prove that you are entitled to coverage.

How Can I Prove that the At-Fault Driver is Lying?

If you were injured in a car accident and the at-fault driver is lying, proving it involves gathering evidence that shows what actually happened. While every case is unique, various forms of evidence may be available to prove that you are entitled to just compensation.

Some examples include:

• Forensic evidence from the accident scene
• Vehicle data
• Cell phone data (i.e., if the driver was distracted at the time of the accident)
• Receipts or account statements (i.e., if the driver had been drinking before the accident)
• Traffic, surveillance, or dash camera footage
• Cell phone photos and videos
• Eyewitness testimony

These forms of evidence (among others) can be used to prove the other driver was at fault. If necessary, your attorney can also hire an accident reconstructionist or other experts to explain how the evidence proves that you are entitled to just compensation.

What if the Insurance Companies Accuse Me of Lying?

If the other driver lied to the insurance companies before you had a chance to tell your side of the story, the insurance companies may claim that you are the one who isn’t telling the truth. If this happens, you should not let the insurance companies take advantage of you.

Instead, you should rely on your Florida car accident attorney to prove that your version of the events is what really happened. Again, several forms of evidence may be available, and the sooner you hire an attorney to represent you, the sooner your attorney will be able to get to work gathering the evidence needed to fight for just compensation on your behalf.

Do I Need to Hire an Attorney to Represent Me?

When you are dealing with serious injuries from a car accident, it is important to hire an experienced attorney regardless of whether the other driver is lying about what happened. There are several reasons why. After a car accident, seeking the financial compensation you deserve requires:

• Clear and comprehensive evidence of liability
• Documentation of your present and future medical expenses
• Documentation of your other present and future costs (i.e., prescription costs and lost earnings)
• Proof of your non-financial losses resulting from the accident
• The ability to deal with the insurance companies effectively

All of these are reasons to hire an experienced Florida car accident attorney as soon after your accident as possible. While you are not legally required to hire an attorney, practically speaking, hiring an experienced attorney is the only way to effectively seek the full compensation you deserve.

FAQs: Filing an Auto Insurance Claim When the Other Driver is Lying

The other driver is lying about what happened—will I still be able to file a successful insurance claim?

Yes, you can still file a successful insurance claim if the other driver is lying about who caused the accident. As with all car accident insurance claims, proving that you are entitled to coverage will start with gathering evidence of liability.

What if the insurance companies believe the other driver?

If the insurance companies believe the other driver, seeking the financial compensation you deserve will involve presenting evidence that counters the other driver’s lies. Once you hire a Florida car accident attorney to represent you, your attorney will be able to determine what evidence is available.

Can a Florida car accident attorney prove that the other driver is lying?

While there are no guarantees, it’s often possible to prove that an at-fault driver is lying about what happened. As discussed above, various forms of evidence may show that the lying driver was at fault. To make sure you can use this evidence to your advantage, you should hire an experienced attorney to conduct an investigation promptly.

How the Accident Team at Searcy Law Can Help

If you are dealing with a driver who is lying about what happened, we want to help you fight for the financial compensation you deserve. We are passionate about protecting accident victims’ legal rights, and we have a proven record of success dealing with insurance companies. Once you get in touch, we will get to work on your case right away, and we will do everything we can to help you recover just compensation as quickly as possible.

Discuss Your Case with a Florida Car Accident Attorney at Searcy Law Today

If you would like to discuss your case with an experienced Florida car accident attorney, we invite you to get in touch. To schedule a free consultation at Searcy Law, call us at 800-780-8607 or tell us how we can contact you online now.