Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas
hit by car while in the road
i was hit by a car while trying to get a truck out of a ditch. the accident report says it was my fault.do i have a case
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: hit by car while in the road
You may have a case, though it would have to be investigated. Also, I don't know all the facts. Were you driving the truck, a passenger in the truck or were you towing the truck? Also, what kind of insurance do you have (full or liability only)? These facts make a difference.
Re: hit by car while in the road
The accident would have to be investigated before any concrete results could be made so far as your Claim success...
Re: hit by car while in the road
While there may be rare exceptions, as a general rule, when the accident report is against you, your chances of winning the case are very, very slim. Like it or not, most juries place great weight on the opinion of the police officer. If the officer has concluded it is your fault, the odds of the jury finding otherwise are not very strong. You might want to talk to the police officer and see if you can persuade him to change his mind and amend his report. That, in my opinion, is about your only hope for success in this case. Good luck to you.