Yes, you may be able to.
Getting a ticket after a motor vehicle accident in New Brunswick does not automatically mean you are barred from making a personal injury claim.
The important point is that being ticketed and being legally responsible for an accident are not necessarily the same thing.
A traffic ticket may be relevant evidence, but it is only one part of the overall picture. The circumstances of the accident matter.
For example, if you were ticketed for failing to stop at a stop sign, that may be significant when determining fault. However, if you were ticketed for not wearing a seatbelt, that only matters in terms of an automatic reduction in liability. But the circumstances surrounding the accident still need to be examined, including what the other driver did and whether their actions contributed to the collision.
This is why personal injury claims are contextual.
The fact that you received a ticket does not automatically answer questions such as:
- Who was responsible for the accident?
- Did both drivers contribute to the collision?
- What injuries did you suffer?
- Are you entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, lost income, treatment expenses or future losses?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident in New Brunswick, don’t assume that receiving a traffic ticket means you have no claim.
Get the facts assessed before making that decision.
At Correia & Collins, our New Brunswick personal injury lawyers help injured people understand their rights following motor vehicle accidents and car accidents, including cases where fault is disputed.
Correia & Collins represents accident victims. Contact us by phone at 506-648-1700 or online for advice. Your first consultation is free.
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