Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

does an officer have the authority to take your word that you are ok after an auto accident, or does it have to be by an emt?


Asked on 4/26/11, 6:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jacob Blizzard The Lewis Law Firm

After an accident a police officer will usually make an independent assessment of whether the people involved are injured. The classifications used are incapacitating injuries, non-incapacitating injuries, possible injuries, and no injuries. If EMTs are called to the scene they will make their own determinations as well. Both assessments will likely come up in any litigation.

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Answered on 4/26/11, 6:43 pm


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