I Admitted Fault at the Scene of an Accident. Can I Still Make a Claim?

When you are involved in a car accident, you may blurt out statements at the scene that you would not say if you were in a calmer state of mind. At the scene of many car accidents, one or more drivers will say they’re sorry or admit the accident was their fault. While it is highly recommended that you never admit fault at the scene of an accident, we are experienced Oklahoma accident lawyers and understand that emotions run very high after an auto accident. If you admitted fault at the scene of your car accident, you may still make a claim against the other driver.

Determining fault in a car accident is no easy task. A great deal of investigative work must go into reconstructing an accident scene, and those investigating the accident have to consider all drivers’ statements and those of any eyewitnesses. Since state laws vary so much in determining fault, it is highly recommended that you contact an Oklahoma accident lawyer from Stipe Injury Law before making any other statements or accepting any type of financial settlement.

We know the laws in our state, and we have handled countless cases in which accident victims admitted some degree of fault. If you were only partly at fault, you will most likely be awarded a settlement in which a percentage will be deducted due to the extent you were at fault. Confused yet? That’s okay. Basically, what this means is that, in Oklahoma, if you were only 10% at fault, then you may be entitled to 90% of a settlement or judge/jury award.

Since these are complicated matters and it is difficult to find answers just asking friends or family members who have been in a similar situation, we would like to help you. Please contact Stipe Injury Law’s Oklahoma car accident lawyers today to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. After hearing the details of your case, we can determine if you are entitled to financial compensation from the other party or parties involved in the auto accident.