It is a reflex to have in the event of a hanging on the road so as not to see his insurance submitted our declaration. And according to a lawyer, this situation happens more often than you think.
Having a hanging on the road happens to any motorist. Whether we are wrongly or victim of the accident, the slightest small inattention has consequences. It can be a refusal of priority, a poorly parked car, a cyclist who arises on the side, or a car that stalls in the red light causing the one to get into it … There are many cases, especially when the driver was on the phone at the time of the facts, a detail that can make him responsible for the incident. But more and more motorists are competing in inventiveness to escape the dispute, especially when they are wrong.
According to Maître Benezra, a lawyer specializing in road law and body damage, post-accident scams are more numerous than we think. And if we come across a person who seems honest and cooperative to us, “it may be a trap!”, He warns in a video published on his tiktok @benezra_avocats account. The accident can then turn into a real nightmare making you responsible, even though you were a victim. Insurance could then question your declaration.
Unfortunately, in shock, most people tend to trust and not have the right reflexes. But how do they do it exactly? The person who struck you will move their vehicle by returning to you to settle the situation. He apologizes quickly, pretending that he is in a hurry and offers to take a photo of his license plate, or even call his business by being reassuring. “But it is a well -established ploy,” adds the specialist. By moving his vehicle or his truck, he blurs the evidence … “Later, he declares that he is not responsible, but just a witness. Result: your version is questioned, and you risk paying For an accident that you have not caused, “said Maître Benezra. To avoid falling into the panel, the lawyer recommends that motorists take photos or filmed the scene discreetly from the start with the initial location, maneuvers and conversations. Do not hesitate to ask clear questions of the type: “Do you confirm that it was you who struck me?” Or “Do you recognize your responsibility?”
Finally, stay vigilant and keep your cool in such a situation. Do not hesitate to contact your insurance to get advice and take the time to fulfill your observation.