Wht to do if my 17 year old son was at fault for an auto accident?

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Wht to do if my 17 year old son was at fault for an auto accident?

At the scene of the accident the driver of the other car denied having any injuries and did not want a ticket issued to my son. There were no passengers in either vehicle. The other driver agreed to a “driver information exchange” which was completed by the responding police officer at the scene. Then 5 days after the accident, my son was issued a ticket by the same officer at the request of the other driver. We were informed the other driver now has an attorney and is claiming injuries. Is it legal to be ticketed 5 days after and should we go to court to fight it or just pay the ticket? Should we hire an attorney or just let the insurance company handle the case?

Asked on April 22, 2013 under Accident Law, Florida

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

I suggest that you consult with your insurance carrier over the incident that you have written about involving your son. It is legal to be ticketed 5 days after the accident. However, your son should contest the ticket because the law enforcement officer was not present at the scene to formulate a basis for issuing the ticket.

Hiring an attorney experienced in traffic matters seems to be a wise choice for your son given what you have written.


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