What should I do if the driver who hit me denies responsibility?

It can be frustrating if a driver hits you while you’re on a bicycle and then denies liability for what happened. But at the end of the day, determining liability for a crash does not hinge on a person admitting they were at fault. What matters is the evidence. It is important to collect evidence that can help determine the other party was at fault.

• The Police Report: A police report can be a very important tool in helping determine who is at fault for a collision. It will typically list if any driver was issued a citation for the crash or otherwise violated traffic law.
• Photos and Videos: In the aftermath of a collision, photos and videos of any accident can help paint a clear picture of what took place, regardless of what any person may claim.
• Witness Statements: In many cases, there could be numerous witnesses for a collision. Even if a driver denies responsibility for hitting you, there may be eyewitnesses who were able to corroborate your version of what happened.
• Surveillance Footage: Many accidents are captured on surveillance footage from traffic cameras and nearby businesses. These pieces of evidence can be critical in demonstrating what led up to a crash.
• Medical Records: Medical records for a collision can also help corroborate what happened. For example, certain types of injuries can only happen if a bicyclist is rear-ended.

One of the key advantages of a Georgia personal injury attorney is that they can help gather and preserve all of this important evidence. If any party is unwilling to turn evidence over, they can issue a subpoena in order to collect that evidence to help build your case.