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How to Seek Compensation After an Accident Involving Criminal Reckless Driving

After you are the victim of a crime, such as reckless driving with an uninsured driver, you may suffer injuries that can lead to expensive medical bills. In situations like this, the other party will not have an insurance provider you can seek compensation from and you will instead need to seek compensation directly from the perpetrator. Read on to learn more about these cases.

Understanding Reckless Driving

The driver might be charged with reckless driving when engaged in very reckless actions, such as speeding or failing to yield. After the accident, you will want to contact the police to make sure that they can conduct a full investigation.

Pressing Charges

After the incident, you will want to press charges. While having the perpetrator charged with a felony or a misdemeanor will not lead to you receiving compensation for your injuries, if the defendant is charged with a crime, you may find it easier to seek compensation for your injuries.

Crime Victim Compensation Program

In some states, you might be entitled to partial or full compensation for the injuries you have suffered as a result of a crime. You may receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and the replacement of any property that was seized during the investigation. 

If your state does not have this program, you may need to take legal action directly against the defendant. In some cases, the defendant might have assets, such as money in a bank account, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries.

Preparing to File a Claim

Prior to filing a claim, you will need to receive medical treatment as soon as possible. The longer you wait to receive treatment, the more likely it is that the defense will be able to argue that you weren't as injured as you claim.

The medical treatment you receive will help determine the damages you have suffered and will also help determine how much you might be compensated for your injuries. Your doctor will be able to write a statement in which he states that your injuries were the result of the crime.

Filing a Personal Injury Claim

The act of filing a personal injury claim will require a lot of paperwork. Fortunately, your accident attorney can do a lot of this while you focus on recovering. Your accident attorney can also conduct an investigation to gather the evidence necessary for when your case will go to trial. To learn more, contact an accident lawyer near you.