Fault in Common Kinds of Car Accidents

Fault for Rear-End Car Accidents

When one vehicle rear-ends another, fault for the crash usually -- but not always -- lies with the tailing driver.

Alcohol and Car Accidents: Key Legal Issues

The presence of alcohol in a driver’s blood can be a key legal issue in a car accident and any resulting insurance claim or car accident lawsuit.

Fault for a Car Accident: What is a Safe Following Distance?

In an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit after a car accident, whether or not the tailing driver kept a safe following distance may be a crucial factor in establishing fault, especially in cases involving rear-end collisions.

What is a No-Contact Accident?

Your vehicle never touched the pickup, but the other driver still managed to total your car (or cause you to total it). You probably didn't get his license plate, so you can't sue him. What do you do in this tough situation?

Car Accident Claims by Injured Passengers

If you are a passenger in a vehicle involved in a car accident, you may file an injury claim under both the liability insurance coverage of the driver or owner of the car you were in, and the coverage of the driver or owner of any other vehicle involved.

Liability for a Car Accident at a Railroad Crossing

Learn who might be legally liable for a train-vehicle accident at a railroad crossing.

Legal Consequences of a Hit and Run Accident

In this article, we'll take a look at what drivers are legally obligated to do after a car accident, and we'll also discuss the potential penalties stemming from a hit and run accident.

Running a Stop Sign: Proving Fault for the Accident

If someone runs a stop sign and hits you, you still need to prove that the other driver actually ran the stop sign. Your word may not be enough, especially if the other driver denies fault.

Fault in Common Car Accident Scenarios

Look at a few common car accident scenarios and explore how fault is likely to be apportioned in each.

Car Accidents Caused by Vehicle Defects

A vehicle  defect may have occurred during manufacture or may be inherent in the design itself. Differentiating between manufacturing and design defects is a crucial step in a successful  vehicle defect  liability case.

Sudden Emergency and Unavoidable Accidents

Sudden Emergency and Unavoidable Accident are two legal doctrines that commonly limit a plaintiff’s ability to recover from defendants.

My Truck Slipped on an Icy Highway and I Hit Another Car. Is the County Liable?

Most likely not. While each state and local municipality have different laws relating to governmental immunity, this is likely a governmental function that would not infer liability to the county. In snowy...

Car Accidents Caused by Debris, Potholes, and Other Road Hazards

Sorting out liability and other key issues is especially challenging when the accident was caused by hazards in the roadway, such as potholes or debris.

Tire Blowouts and Car Accident Claims

Tire blowouts are a common cause of motor vehicle accidents, and may cause a driver to be liable for the accident.

Car Accidents When Several Others are Responsible

Whatever the combination, if more than one person contributed to the accident, file a claim under the liability insurance of both.

Car Accidents When Driving Someone Else's Car

If you were driving someone else’s car when you were in an accident caused by a third party, you may make a claim for all your damages against that other driver.

Vicarious Liability for Parents of Teen Drivers

Vicarious Liability is a legal doctrine that, in the past, was used to hold parents financially responsible for the carelessness of their children.

Car Accidents: Determining Liability in a Parking Lot

If two cars collide in a parking lot, how do you prove fault? Here's a look at different types of parking lot car incidents.

Rental Car Accidents and Rental Car Damage: Insurance Coverage Issues

In many ways, the legal issues involved in an accident involving a rented car should be treated no differently than any other auto accident.

Car Accidents Involving Leased Vehicles

If it's a leased car, it gets a little more complicated after an accident.

Are Insurance Companies Lenient on Bad Weather Car Accidents?

Remember that liability for a car accident is based on negligence, and that the weather is just another factor for the insurer (and a jury) to consider in determining whether a driver was negligent.

What is a No-Contact Accident?

Your vehicle never touched the pickup, but the other driver still managed to total your car (or cause you to total it). You probably didn't get his license plate, so you can't sue him. What do you do in this tough situation?