If you have been in a traffic accident, the law holds the responsible party liable and compensates the injured party. Recovery or liability can be based on negligence, recklessness, or product liability. In the simplest of cases, your insurance company will handle the matter, compensating the injured party.

Unfortunately, not all cases are so simple. If you have been in a traffic accident, you are best advised to write down all the information you can and take subsequent notes on any harm you suffered and their daily affects.

In many states, you will need to report the accident to the authorities as soon as possible. In doing so, give only a brief statement, and do not in any way implicate yourself by admitting liability. A determination of who was at fault will depend on who was the careless driver based on traffic laws. When there is a traffic violation, there is a stronger presumption that the traffic violator is at fault. However, when there are no major traffic violations, a court or insurance company will have to determine who is at fault based on the accounts of the drivers and eyewitnesses, if any were present.

About Anthony M. Grostyan:

Anthony M. Grostyan received his undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law. He is also admitted to State Bar of Minnesota and the United States District Court.

Anthony's has extensive experience in civil, criminal and DUI casework.

Memberships Include:

• Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Hennepin County Bar Association
• Ramsey County Bar Association