Car Accident Liability Basics
Car Accident Liability Basics
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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.
Common Car Accident Liability Situations
Common Car Accident Liability Situations
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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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Intersection Accidents: What Happens When Both Drivers Claim They Had a Green Light?
You (or your lawyer) will have to put in the work to prove that you—not the other driver—had the green light after an intersection 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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Hit and Run Consequences: Potential Compensation After a Hit and Run Accident
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.
Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk Driving Accidents
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DUI Accident Lawsuits: What Are Your Legal Options If You Get Hit By a Drunk Driver?
If you're hit by a drunk driver, you've got a good chance at winning a lawsuit. But before you sue, you'll want to consider the easier route of an insurance claim.
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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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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.
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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.
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?
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?