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When I was drowning in debt, I knew that soon enough I would need to file for bankruptcy. I simply didn't make enough to cover the amount of debt I had accumulated. However, I was not sure whether I should work with a credit counselor or a bankruptcy attorney. I did a lot of research on the subject and found that there are pros and cons to working with both a credit counselor and a bankruptcy attorney, and that you also had the option of working with both at the same time. Ultimately, I decided to hire the attorney, but that may not be the best option for everyone. I created this website to help you understand what a credit counselor is and what they do, what a bankruptcy attorney is and what they do and how each can help you if you are drowning in debt.

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Am I At Fault If I Was Eating While Driving?

24 October 2022
 Categories: Law, Blog

You're living a busy lifestyle and you can barely find enough time to grab a bite to eat. You're eating in your car when you suddenly find yourself struck by another vehicle. The accident occurs so quickly that you're not sure who is at fault and you wonder if your decision to eat while driving might have led to the accident.

The Legality of Eating While Driving

Eating while driving is common and is also not illegal in most cases. However, you can still be held liable if they caused the accident. Even if you think you're potentially at fault, make sure to not admit that you are at fault. Once you have admitted fault, whether to the other driver or to an insurance provider, this might later be used against you.

Discussing Your Case

It's always a good idea to avoid talking about your case except with your auto accident attorney. This includes talking to strangers in public about your case, discussing your case on social media, or talking to the media.

If you must make a statement, you should discuss it with your auto accident attorney beforehand. They will help you prepare a statement that would be less likely to negatively affect your case.

The Role of Your Attorney

Your attorney will investigate how your accident occurred by interviewing witnesses and by using other methods such as obtaining surveillance footage from nearby businesses. They may discover that the other driver was more culpable even if you were eating while driving.

How Eating While Driving Might Affect Your Case

Eating while driving can be very distracting. You should be completely focused on operating the vehicle. The act of eating might also make it more difficult to steer your vehicle. However, it might ultimately not be the cause of the car accident.

For example, the driver might have made an unsafe lane change and this was what lead to the accident. If this is the case, you might be entitled to compensation for the damages you suffered as a result of the accident.

The Resolution of Your Case

If your auto accident attorney is able to make a solid case for why you should be entitled to compensation for your injuries, you may be able to convince the auto insurance provider to cut a better settlement check. However, if you are not able to settle out of court, your auto accident attorney will help you take legal action in court.