I was in an accident last week. I was driving in heavy rain. I was not speeding. I saw the truck in front of me stopping or stopped. I started to break realized I was not stopping so I slammed on the brakes and then I knew I was going to hit. I rear ended the truck which totaled my car. The truck got away with some bumper damage. No one was hurt and the truck was not right in front of me when I noticed it stopping. I just could not stop in the rain.
After the police arrived and checked the scene the officer came up to the window and would not look at me while he said "Unfortunately do to the amount of damage to your vehicle. I have to give you a ticket for careless driving. It is a 2 point ticket. Plead not guilty and on the court date come and see me and we will try to get it down to zero points."
Now I know I am at fault for rear ending someone. In NJ at least you are automatically at fault in a rear end situation.
I just am trying to figure out if I should get a lawyer or if I should just show up and talk to the officer and prosecutor like the officer said. I have gotten advice in both directions and right now am very confused.
