WHY DOESN’T THE DRIVER WHO CAUSED AN ACCIDENT GET CHARGED OR PUNISHED?

Did a car hit you but the driver was not charged? This is a common problem. However, why does it happen? Why doesn’t the driver who causes an accident get punished? There can be several reasons for this. However, the number one reason is that law enforcement often doesn’t care or do their job. Our car accident lawyers frequently work on cases where somone is badly injured or killed. Our clients often want to press charges against the other driver. Still, the driver whose fault it was often pays little penalty, if any.

The person who caused the accident will be charged if they were driving drunk. Of course, they will also be charged if they intentionally caused the collision. However, if it was truly an accident, they often get away with it – no matter how bad the injuries they cause. Sometimes, they will be prosecuted for reckless driving – depending on their level of negligence. For example, if the other driver was speeding way beyone the limit, they are more likely to be charged. But if they just run a red light or accidentally make an illegal turn or lane change, they will probably get away with it.

In many cases, this seems unfair. One person is seriously injured or killed, and the person at fault suffers no consequence. But that is how the laws are in Minnesota. Actually, that is how it is accross the country.

PUNISHMENT FOR DRIVER WHO CAUSED BAD ACCIDENT

While you can’t directly press charges against the driver that caused the accident, you can at least let the police know you’re interested. You should start by keeping in touch with the responding officer. Let them know how injured you are, or that your family member was killed. Ask questions about pressing charges. If the officer won’t do anything, talk to their supervisor. In many cases, they may still not do anything. But at least you will have tried. Also, in a few cases, they may decide to do something.

CAR ACCIDENT INJURY LAWYERS

If you were injured in a car accident, call us and speak with a lawyer. We will start with a free consultation to answer your questions and explain your rights. A car accident lawyer does not have authority to prosecute someone or press charges. However, we can make sure you get all the compesation you are entitled to. We start with medical bills and lost wages. Then, we focus on pain and suffering and life disruption.

A lawyer will come to you in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and throughout Minnesota. We also frequently have initial meetings by Zoom.