Car Accident Fault Basics
Car Accident Fault Basics
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Proving Fault In a Car Accident Case
Assigning liability for a car accident isn’t about what you think, it’s about what you can prove.
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What To Do After a Car Accident If You Are At Fault
If you get into a car accident and you believe that the accident is probably going to wind up being your fault, here are some do’s and don’t’s. We’ll start with the don’t’s.
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Comparative and Contributory Negligence in Car Accident Claims
In a car accident case, comparative and contributory negligence are defenses that come into play when the time comes to sort out two key issues: the degree to which each driver was at fault for the crash, and how much financial responsibility (if any) each driver will bear for damages stemming from the crash.
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Elements of Car Accident Negligence Claims
In a car accident case, proving that a driver was at fault usually means establishing that he or she was negligent.
Determining Who Is at Fault for a Car Accident
Determining Who Is at Fault for a Car Accident
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Proving Fault In a Car Accident Case
Assigning liability for a car accident isn’t about what you think, it’s about what you can prove.
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How Police Reports Establish Fault for a Car Accident
If you've been involved in an automobile accident, it's in your best interests to call the police and have them come to the scene so that the incident is documented in a police report -- no matter who you think is at fault for the crash.
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How to Amend and Fight a Police Report After a Car Accident
You can try to get a police report changed (especially if it includes verifiably incorrect information) but it probably won't be easy.
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Using Vehicle Damage as Evidence of Speeding
In this article, we'll explain how vehicle damage might be used to show that one of the drivers was speeding, with the caveat that this not a foolproof system.
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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.
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Fighting an Unsafe Lane Change Ticket
An unsafe lane change occurs anytime a driver switches from a specified lane of traffic to another without using a blinker, by crossing multiple lanes of traffic or without leaving room for other cars to maneuver around them. If it causes an accident, it can be used as the basis for a lawsuit.
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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.
Getting Help for a Car Accident Case
Getting Help for a Car Accident Case
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Fault and Liability for Different Cases of Car Accidents
MoreFault and Liability for Different Cases of Car Accidents
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Fault for Rear-End Car Accidents
When one vehicle rear-ends another, the fault for the crash usually -- but not always -- lies with the tailing driver.
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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.