What Is a ‘No-Contact’ Crash? And What to Do if You’re Involved in One
When you’re involved in an accident with another vehicle, typically both of you will remain at the scene to get one another’s contact and insurance information, talk to the police about what happened, and talk to anyone who witnessed the crash. But what happens when a vehicle causes another vehicle to crash without colliding with them? This is called a no-contact crash, and they can understandably complicate the post-accident process in a few different ways, especially if the other driver doesn’t realize they caused an accident or damage to your vehicle. They drive away, leaving you to literally comb through the wreckage by yourself.
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When the vehicle in front of you brakes hard, causing you to slam on your brakes before hitting them, leading the driver behind you to rear end your vehicle When a driver merges into your lane without seeing you, running you off the road and leading you to hit a tree or a pole
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However, in order for that to work, you have to prove you were in a no-contact crash. That typically means getting witnesses to corroborate your story, whether they be bystanders, other drivers, or passengers in your car. Their accounts of the accident will help prove your case and get your insurance provider to cover your damages. No-contact crashes can put you in a tricky spot, but with the right legal representation to guide you through the process, you can still ensure you’re compensated. For the right representation, call Chute, O’Malley, Knobloch & Turcy today at (312) 775-0042.
In each of these situations, if the at-fault driver keeps driving and becomes impossible to track down and hold accountable, what can you do to ensure you get compensated? Well, if you remember any details about the vehicle that caused the accident, like the make and model or even the license plate, you might be able to track them down and get their insurance provider to compensate you. However, if you can’t, you should be able to get your own insurance provider to pay for it through your uninsured/ underinsured coverage.
Some common examples of no-contact crashes include:
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When a vehicle cuts you off in traffic without using their turn signal, causing you to swerve into another lane, colliding with another vehicle
SUMMER VEGETABLE GREEK SALAD Inspired by CookieandKate.com
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INGREDIENTS For the vinaigrette: • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar •
For the salad: •
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped 1 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Optional protein choices: 1 cup cooked chickpeas or 6 oz Genoa salami
DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, honey, and salt. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking until well combined. 2. In a large serving bowl, toss together the romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, olives, and feta (as well as the chickpeas or salami, if desired). 3. If you plan to serve all the salad at once, drizzle the dressing over the salad to lightly coat, then toss to combine. Otherwise, store the vinaigrette and salad separately, then dress each portion before serving.
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