One of the most important parts of figuring out who is financially responsible for compensation following a car accident is determining who was at fault to begin with. Determining who was at fault in a car accident isn’t always a cut and dry situation either. There are several factors that are considered when finding who was at fault in a car accident. Hurt Wreck is here to talk about some of these factors and what the process of determining fault looks like.
Biggest Factors in Determining Fault in a Car Accident
When it comes to determining fault in a car accident, there is more than one factor that will usually be considered to help in the process. Here are some of the biggest factors that will usually be determined:
– Police Reports: Police reports will play a key role in determining who is at fault in a car accident. There will be eyewitness accounts, video footage, photos, and citations for any of the traffic laws that were violated. This can go a long way in determining fault.
– Traffic Violations: When there are traffic laws that were violated, it is a clear indication of who is at fault. For instance, if there was a driver that ran a stop sign and caused the accident, that would be sited, and the traffic violation would be noted. Sometimes, this can even help to determine if the driver was being negligent in their driving.
– Comparative & Arbitrary Negligence: There are sometimes when both drivers are at fault. However, in these cases, there is usually one driver that is more at fault than the other. There will be insurance adjusters that will be assigned to the case to determine who was more at fault than the other.
– Insurance Adjusters: Another key in finding out who was at fault is the insurance adjuster. They will conduct their own investigation and comb through all the evidence in the case. This could include all of the points we mentioned above. They then help to calculate settlements.
Evidence Used to Prove Fault in a Car Accident
There is always evidence that is considered in car accidents as well to determine who is responsible for compensation. Some of the evidence that can be used includes:
– Photo and video evidence of the accident, including dash cams
– Eyewitness testimony of those that were there to see it happen firsthand.
– Professional testimony including those that can help to reconstruct the accident
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If you have been involved in a car accident and feel like you deserve compensation for the mistakes of other drivers that have caused you pain and suffering, you have come to the right place. The attorneys at Hurt Wreck will help you get the compensation you deserve and we work to build your case and comb through evidence proving that you aren’t at fault. Call us today!
