After you’ve been in a car accident while your cruise control was on, you may have many questions about your next steps. Fortunately, if you’re in this situation, you’re not alone.

Should you call the police? How do you exchange insurance information? What if the other driver doesn’t have insurance? And, most importantly, how are you going to pay for the damages to your vehicle and any medical bills?

Get the answers you need below and find out how a personal injury lawyer can help guide you through the process of claiming the full and fair compensation you deserve for an accident caused by someone else.

How Cruise Control Works?

Cruise control works by using sensors to monitor the speed of your vehicle and then automatically adjust the throttle to maintain a constant speed. The system uses the vehicle’s computer to control the throttle and can be activated by pressing a button on the steering wheel or dashboard. Once activated, the driver sets the desired speed, and the cruise control system takes over, maintaining the speed until it is turned off or the driver applies the brakes.

Is Cruise Control Safe To Use?

Yes, Until and unless you are driving cruise control in bad condition or not paying attention while driving, it is safe to drive cruise control. You should try to ignore using cruise control if;

• The road is wet & slippery.
• Huge traffic on the roads.
• Too many bends & curves (driving in hills)

The answer to this question depends on how you use cruise control. When used responsibly and with caution, cruise control can be a safe and effective feature that provides many benefits to drivers. However, when used recklessly or by drivers who are not familiar with the technology, cruise control can be dangerous and increase the risk of a crash.

Here are some tips for using cruise control safely:

• Familiarize yourself with the technology before using it on the road.
• Set the speed at a safe and reasonable level that is within the speed limit.
• Keep your attention on the road and avoid

Filing a Cruise Control Accident Claim

If you’ve been involved in a cruise control accident caused by someone else, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against them. For example, if they weren’t paying attention while their cruise control was on or their vehicle malfunctioned and did not properly accelerate or decelerate, they may be held liable for the incident.

This may help you obtain financial compensation for property damage to your car, medical bills from injuries you sustained, pain and suffering restitution for the time you’ve had to take off, and psychological damage you incurred as a result of the collision.

You can file an insurance claim first to see if the other driver’s insurer will offer a fair settlement out of court. If this doesn’t happen though, which is common, you may need to pursue litigation by filing a formal lawsuit with the help of an experienced car accident lawyer.

How Your Attorney Strengthens Your Cruise Control Case

Having a personal injury lawyer on your side after any kind of accident is imperative to your and your family’s recovery. At Chalker Injury Law, we can investigate the cause of the accident and identify who was at fault and who should be paying for your medical expenses and lost wages.

We’ll gather evidence to build a strong case, including accident recreation models, medical records, and witness statements, and we’ll zealously attempt to negotiate with insurance companies for a fair settlement before pursuing litigation.

Contact us today for more information about how a lawyer can help your family move forward after a devastating collision by dialing (678) 319-9991. Our experienced team of legal professionals is available to guide you through the complex steps of obtaining financial restitution for damages you incurred after a collision.