Navigating the Aftermath of a Car Accident: My Experience and Insights
Recently, I found myself in a harrowing situation that many drivers fear: I was involved in a car accident caused by a driver who allegedly ran a red light. This incident occurred while I was out with a friend, on my way to grab some food. As I made a left turn onto Newport, I noticed a car approaching from the opposite direction. Despite having the green light, I instinctively honked my horn in an attempt to alert the driver, but unfortunately, they collided with the rear of my vehicle.
The impact was jarring, and I immediately went into shock as the side airbag deployed. After calling the police, I realized there were no traffic cameras in the vicinity, and unfortunately, any potential witnesses seemed to have driven away just before the collision. Upon speaking with the other driver, they insisted they had the green light, a claim I firmly disputed. When the police arrived, they facilitated the exchange of information between us.
Once I was back home, my first course of action was to contact my insurance company to initiate the claim process. I felt a mix of emotions—primarily concern about getting my car repaired and a worry about not having to pay out of pocket. Interestingly, I felt a pang of sympathy for the other driver, who appeared to be a kind, older person. I remained confident that I had the right of way, which fueled my decision to honk at them to halt.
In search of guidance from others who might have faced a similar situation, I decided to share my experience online. I was overwhelmed with community support and insights, which prompted me to provide an update. Not long after my post, I learned that one of the businesses near the intersection had a camera facing the street. I was able to obtain footage from them, which, while not clearly capturing the traffic lights, showed that all vehicles at the intersection were completely stopped except for the one that hit me. The footage even captured the moment I honked before the collision, suggesting that the other driver was indeed at fault.
In another development, my insurance representative reached out to inform me that the liability for the accident would likely fall under the insurance policy of the driver, who was working for DoorDash at the time of the incident. My next steps involve waiting to determine what coverage their policy may provide for liability claims. The adjuster who reviewed the footage confirmed that my car “went flying” during the
