Street racing is an immensely dangerous activity. Even at legal speeds cars can be devastating if they get out of control and the added velocity of competitive racing compounds that potential for devastation enormously. With the advent of consumer tracks, it’s no longer even necessary for enthusiasts who want to see how fast their vehicles will go. Still, when powerful vehicles meet reckless drivers, street racing happens. Here’s what to do if it goes wrong.
If you’re injured as a result of a street race make sure to seek medical attention immediately and inform the police of what transpired so you can file an official report. Take down the plates of any vehicles or the names of any drivers so that you can hand that information over. As your long-term diagnosis becomes clear you’ll be able to measure your potential options in terms of the costs of medical recovery and legal recourse.
Of course, how well you do legally will depend on what role you may have played during the street race. If you were simply an innocent bystander your case will likely have no issues in you seeking the maximum you’re owed. If you were a spectator you might run into some difficulty regarding voluntary assumption of risk or tacit participation in something that is illegal – and that may play a role in the overall judgement. For drivers as willing participants it will be very difficult to prove you were not at least somewhat at fault. For passengers in the participating vehicles, unless you can prove that you had no idea a street race was about to happen, there may be issues with obtaining a fully favourable judgement as well.
If you were the victim of street race, or of any car accident, that was not your fault you should take the actions necessary to ensure that your recovery is not impeded by financial concerns. An experienced personal injury attorney can help. Call Conte & Associates at 1-877-614-0008. Based in Vaughan and Whitby, Conte & Associates works with clients in Whitby/Oshawa, and in the following cities in Ontario: Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Newcastle, Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Port Perry, Belleville, and Peterborough.
