Creating A Great Impression In Court

If you have ever had to attend court in order to prove your innocence, you know how much your appearance and attitude can impact the proceedings. Unfortunately, all too many people misinterpret how they should dress and what they should do in court, which is why I decided to make this blog. This website is all about creating a great impression in court and understanding how to present yourself to the judge and jury. After all, you might be trying to defend your innocence to avoid potential jail time. Check out this blog for great tips that could help you to protect your freedom.

Halloween-Related Details That May Impact A Car Accident Case

Law Blog

Being involved in a car accident on Halloween may seem like a major hassle, especially if it has detained you from getting home to help your children prepare to go trick-or-treating. However, when it comes to evaluating whether you should hire an attorney and bring legal action against the at-fault driver, there may be a number of Halloween-specific details that contributed to the accident. Ideally, you'll be able to successfully document these details or recruit witnesses who saw what you saw as they may help your case to go smoothly. Here are some Halloween-specific details that may be applicable.

Wearing A Costume

It's possible that the person who hit your vehicle was wearing a costume at the time of the accident. In some cases, the presence of the costume could have played a role in the collision. For example, if the motorist was wearing a mask, your attorney will argue that its presence restricted the motorist's ability to see as he or she drove. Even without a mask, a large and elaborate costume could have interfered with the driver's ability to drive in a safe manner — thus making him or her responsible for the collision and negligent for your injuries.

Acting Irresponsibly

You may have been aware that the other motorist was acting irresponsibly in a manner that related to Halloween immediately prior to the accident. For example, if the person had a costume on, he or she might have been yelling at pedestrians in order to scare them, amuse them, or otherwise get them in the mood for Halloween. Or, you may have seen the person using his or her smartphone at the time just before the accident, perhaps having a video chat to show a friend his or her costume. Your attorney won't have trouble suggesting that each of these actions contributed to the accident.

Obstacles In The Vehicle

If the other motorist was on his or her way to a Halloween party after picking up decorations, they may have impeded his or her view. One example could be a number of helium balloons that took up a significant amount of space in the vehicle. These balloons may have prevented the driver from seeing his or her blind spots, resulting in the vehicle merging over and making contact with you. Photos of the balloons or any other obstacles at the accident scene will be helpful to your car accident case.

Talk with an accident attorney about any of the Halloween-specific details you think may have contributed to the accident. 

Share

27 March 2019