What should I do if I was involved in a very minor car accident recently and now the other driver and passengers are claiming injuries?

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What should I do if I was involved in a very minor car accident recently and now the other driver and passengers are claiming injuries?

I was making a left and my view was blocked and I hit another car. We were both traveling very slowly (he was slowing down for a stop light and I was just starting to accelerate). The damage to my car was on the front bumper and his damage was on the passenger side back door. I had no passengers in my car but the other driver had 3 passengers. Everyone was fine at the scene and we have a police report for the accident. I was given a citation for failure to yield right of way when turning left. About a week after the accident my insurance company called to tell me the other driver has an attorney and is now claiming him and all 3 passengers were injured in the accident.

Asked on April 14, 2013 under Accident Law, Virginia

Answers:

Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Hello. I would need to know further details about the incident and the details of your insurance you have in order to reply.  I believe that you ought to seek private legal counsel for an opinion and legal advice regarding the incident. You raise multiple issues pertaining to the crash, including you being cited.  I urge you not to delay in seeking private legal counsel.  All the best. 


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