Summary
The user was involved in a car accident in Washington State due to a car malfunction, resulting in property damage. The user received tickets for negligent driving 2nd degree and driving without insurance. The user has not reported the car malfunction to the police or insurance company and has not consulted with a lawyer. The user has a court appearance scheduled for the following week. It was advised to consult with a lawyer before the court appearance.Full Conversation
I get in a car accident and they gave me a negligent * ° and no insurance tickets.
What state did this accident occur in, Michelle? Different states have different rules and penalties for negligent driving and driving without insurance.
Wa state
What were the circumstances of the accident?
In Washington State:
- Negligent driving 2nd degree is a traffic infraction, not a crime.
- Driving without insurance can result in a fine up to $*.
My car malfunctioned. I was parking, putting my car into 'park'and next thing I was on the side walk in front of me. I was on the brake and my car was like hopping around I put my left foot on top of the right for enough strength to stop it was reverse when I looked down so I put in park and turned the key off. The back wheel was.burning rubber at this point and filled my car up with smoke. It was really scary. I don't think I did anything that anyone else would have done in that scenario, though
Did anyone get injured or was there any property damage due to this incident?
Property damage. No body injuries and no structural damage to the building.
Did you report the car malfunction to the police or your insurance company? In Washington State, it's important to report any car malfunctions that lead to accidents.
I didn't have insurance and no, I didn't really know what happened at the time. It happened very quickly.
Did you receive any official documentation or citation from the police at the scene of the accident?
I told them I didn't know what
happened and they gave me a negligent 2nd degree and no insurance tickets. Did you have a chance to contest these tickets in court?
I do on Monday or Tuesday next week.
Have you consulted with a lawyer regarding your upcoming court appearance?
General Information:
- It's advisable to consult with a lawyer before your court appearance.
- King County District Court, WA: +* *-*-*.
No it's in pierce county....Puyallup district court
Puyallup District Court, Pierce County, WA: +* *-*-*. It's advisable to consult with a lawyer before your court appearance.