A guy ran a stop sign and totaled my car in Ontario, Canada. Here’s a quick rundown: About two weeks ago, I was in a car accident. I came to a complete stop at an intersection and started to move forward when a car sped out from a blind area, ran the stop sign, and crashed into the front of my car. Both vehicles were totaled. I managed to record him admitting to speeding, running the stop sign, not having winter tires, and that he saw me. The police arrived and didn’t issue me any tickets. However, I later realized that my temporary registration had expired by two days on the day of the accident. I know I messed up, and I’ve been beating myself up over it. How bad is my situation?
Guy ran stop sign and totalled my car. Ontario, Canada
I’m really sorry to hear about your accident, but it sounds like you have some key factors on your side. Since you have an audio recording of the other driver admitting to speeding and running the stop sign, that should be very helpful for your case. The fact that the police did not issue you any tickets also indicates that they didn’t believe you were at fault.
Regarding your expired temporary registration, while it’s not ideal, it may not severely impact your case since the other driver was clearly in violation of traffic laws. In Ontario, as long as you were not driving with the intent to evade regulations, this could potentially be viewed more leniently, especially since it was only a few days past the registration’s validity.
Make sure you report the accident to your insurance company as soon as possible, and provide them with all the evidence you have. It may also be worthwhile to consult with a legal professional who can give you specific guidance based on your situation. Stay calm and focused on the steps you need to take next. Good luck!