Tickets and Car Accidents
If you are in a wreck and the investigating officer thinks it was your fault, you might get a ticket from an accident. Typically it will be for failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident, or failing to yield the right of way, or failing to stop at a duly erected stop sign or red light.
Usually the DA's office will dismiss these accident-related tickets if you present a letter from your insurance company stating it has paid for the injuries or damages to the other person or their car.
What the Insurance Letter Must Include
A letter simply stating that you have insurance or that the claim is being investigated is not enough. It must include:
- Your name as the insured driver
- The date of the accident
- A statement that the damages actually have been paid
Timing Considerations
Sometimes, it takes several months for your insurance company to settle these claims. In those cases, you (or I, if I am representing you) may have to get your case continued (postponed) one or more times while we wait for the letter.
Need help with a ticket from an accident? Call me at (919) 683-2175 for guidance on your case.