Eric Skager Law can help you through the traffic ticket process in High Point. A lot of traffic tickets don’t just come from getting pulled over, they happen after something more serious: a car accident. And with that, you’re dealing with two problems at once. My firm can help you through traffic court and will make sure that your rights are protected. Set up a free consultation today.

Does a Lawyer Make Sense?

Any situation where you get a traffic ticket isn’t ideal, but when it comes after there’s an accident, it adds a whole new layer of complexity. And the reality is that there’s often a lot more riding on the outcome.

You’re already dealing with insurance companies, vehicle repairs, and maybe even injuries. On top of that, the ticket could mean points on your license, increased insurance premiums, and a trip to court.

That’s a lot to handle by yourself. That’s where having someone in your corner starts to make sense. My firm can help you by:

• Explaining what your ticket actually means and what penalties you’re facing.
• Reviewing the police report to see how the officer reached their conclusions.
• Looking for mistakes, inconsistencies, or missing information that could strengthen your case.
• Gathering evidence like photos, witness statements, or video footage when it’s available.
• Handling the paperwork and court process while protecting your rights every step of the way.
  
  

Every accident is different, and every ticket is different. But what doesn’t change from situation to situation is what you’re up against. Having my firm in your corner can help in a lot of ways, but most of all, we want to make the process easier for you.

Traffic Tickets Can You Get After a Car Accident

Not every car accident ends with you getting a ticket. But a lot of the time, it’s the underlying cause of the collision itself that results in the traffic ticket. That usually comes from things like:

• Rear-end accidents happen every day in High Point. If the officer believes you were following too closely and didn’t leave enough room to stop safely, this is one of the most common tickets you’ll probably get.
• Going over the speed limit doesn’t just make it harder to stop. It also gives the officer another reason to believe speed played a role in the accident that followed.
• Running a red light or stop sign. Intersections are where many serious accidents happen. If the investigation shows you entered the intersection illegally, you could be ticketed.
• Unsafe lane changes or improper turns. Similarly, making unsafe lane changes without checking your surroundings, failing to signal, or making an illegal turn can all lead to a ticket after an accident.
• Failure to yield. Whether it’s turning left, merging into traffic, or entering an intersection, failing to give another driver the right of way is one of the leading causes of accidents and tickets.
• Reckless or distracted driving. These are some of the more serious tickets because they involve driving behavior that puts everyone else on the road at risk.
• Driving while intoxicated (DWI). This is one of the more obvious ones. DWIs are another leading cause of car accidents in High Point, and it often means fines, license suspension, and possible jail time on top of a ticket.
  
  

It’s important to remember that a ticket is based on what the police officer sees at the scene. That doesn’t necessarily mean they get everything right, though. And that’s why it’s important to know how the ticket process works after a car accident.

How the Ticket Process Works After an Accident

Getting a ticket after a car accident might feel like salt in the wound, but there’s still a process that’s followed. It typically includes the following steps:

• The police are called and they come to the scene.
• Once they get there, the officers will start gathering information usually by talking to everyone involved and looking at the damage to each car. From there, they’ll use eyewitness statements and individual observations about what they’ve seen to make a decision about whether a law was broken.
• If they believe—or personally witness a traffic law being broken, they’ll probably give you a ticket once their on-scene investigation wraps up.
• If you’re given a ticket, it’ll have the basic details about the accident, the alleged violation, where and when it happened, and what your next steps are.
• You’ll probably be asked to sign the ticket, but don’t worry—signing the ticket isn’t admitting guilt. You’re simply acknowledging that you received it.
  
  

Before you leave, it’s always worth taking a minute to make sure the information on the ticket is accurate. From there, it’s about deciding what to do next.

Options for Dealing With a Ticket After a Car Accident

After everything settles down, you’ll eventually have to decide how you want to handle your ticket. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer because every accident is different. Generally, though, you have a few options.

• Pay the ticket. The simplest way to resolve the situation is to just pay the ticket. This is usually the quickest way to put it behind you. Just remember that paying the ticket usually means accepting responsibility for the traffic violation.
• Fight the ticket in court. If you believe there was an issue with the way the officer came to their decision or there isn’t a full picture with the accident itself, you have every right to challenge it. That means going to traffic court, though. My firm will represent you before the judge, and help you put together the evidence. Typically, that includes things like pictures, witness testimony, dashcam footage, or even mistakes in the police report.
  
  

No matter what your ticket or situation is, the one thing you don’t want to do is ignore it. That frequently ends up with even more problems on top of what you’re already going through. Remember, though, you don’t have to go through this alone.

Talk to Eric Skager Law After a Traffic Ticket Following a Car Accident in High Point

At Eric Skager Law, we help drivers throughout High Point understand their options after getting a traffic ticket following a car accident. Whether you’ve been cited for speeding, failing to yield, following too closely, reckless driving, or another moving violation, my firm will review your case, explain what comes next, and work toward the best possible outcome for you.

Set up a free consultation today and let’s talk about your next steps.