The subject of determining fault has no doubt spawned many a fist fight, and the debate on the best way to allocate fault is still alive and well.
This subject can get very complicated, but I’ll try and simplify it down to a quick study.
I have to say that negligence laws differ in each State, so I am going to generalize and speak about negligence and fault as it is addressed in the vast majority of the United States, and we’ll omit specific exceptions due to locale. If you have a specific question about tort liability or negligence in auto accident, please seek out a competent attorney or professional. The information presented here is not legal advice and is for informational purposes only. (more…)