Basics of Legal Liability
Basics of Legal Liability
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Fault and Liability: Who Caused Your Car Accident?
Liability for injuries and other damages resulting from a car accident usually falls on the negligent driver.
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Who Is At Fault for a T-Bone (Side Impact) Car Accident?
When one vehicle hits another at a 90-degree angle, it can be a challenge to sort out liability for the crash.
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Rear-Ended: Accident Liability and Compensation
Rear-end collisions are common, and fault is usually (but not always) straightforward, but what about proving injury?
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Disputing Fault in a "Green/Green" Light Intersection Accident
How do you prove the other driver liable when you both claim to have had a green light? Often, both insurance companies pay, unless you (or your lawyer) put in the work to make your case.
Drunk Drivers
Drunk Drivers
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Lawsuits Against Drunk Drivers Who Cause Car Accidents
Drunk drivers who cause car accidents face not only criminal penalties, but can be sued in civil court as well.
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Is a Drunk Driver Who’s Involved in an Accident Automatically at Fault?
An impaired driver who gets into a collision isn’t always liable for the damages. But the driver’s impairment can certainly play a part in determining fault.
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Can a Drunk Driver’s Passengers Sue the Driver for Injuries Sustained in an Accident?
Passengers of a drunk driver who are injured in a collision may have civil claims against the driver.
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Dram Shop Laws: Bar Owner Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents
In some cases, the owner of a bar, restaurant, tavern or other establishment can be sued if an intoxicated patron causes a car accident.
Hit and Run Accidents
Hit and Run Accidents
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Who Pays in a Hit and Run Accident?
From vehicle damage to serious injuries and "pain and suffering," losses from a hit and run accident can add up, but figuring out who'll pay for them isn't usually easy.
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Civil Liability and Compensation in a Hit and Run Accident Case
Hit and run accidents present a few unique legal issues -- including significant civil and criminal consequences for the runner, and complications for victims seeking compensation.
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Options If You're Injured by a Hit and Run Driver
After a car accident with a hit and run driver, your options will depend on where you live and your car insurance coverage.
Commercial Truck Accidents
Commercial Truck Accidents
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Driver and Company Liability for Commercial Truck Accidents
After a truck accident, is the driver on the legal hook, or is an employer or business financially responsible?
Employer, Agency or Government Liability & Special Cases
Employer, Agency or Government Liability & Special Cases
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Who Pays For Damage and Injuries in a Rental Car Accident?
The insurance coverage you have (and any coverage you purchase at the rental counter) will likely answer this common question.
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Injury Claims From Accidents Involving Public Transportation
If you are injured in an accident caused by a bus, train, subway, or other "common carrier", who is liable for your injuries?
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When Poor Road Conditions Cause a Car Accident
Who is liable when poorly-maintained (or badly-designed) roads cause or contribute to a car accident?