Car Accidents: Proving Fault

Establish who's at fault for a car, motorcycle, or bicycle accident.

Common Causes of Car Accidents

A look at different examples of driver error and other causes of vehicle accidents.

Car Accidents Caused by Cell Phone Use

You may be liable for a car accident if you were using a cell phone or other device while driving.

Car Accidents and Police Reports

What does the police report contain, and how is it used during a car accident settlement or lawsuit?

Car Accidents Caused by a Medical Emergency

How does liability work when the other driver blacks out or has a heart attack?

Employer Liability for Employee Car Accidents

When an employee is using a vehicle for work-related purposes, the employer may be on the legal hook for injuries and vehicle damage resulting from an accident caused by the employee.

What is Proximate Cause in a Car Accident Case?

Learn how fault for a car accident often comes down to figuring out whose conduct was the "proximate cause" of the crash.

Rear-End Collisions Caused by Faulty Brakes

One possible exception to the rear-end collision rule -- which says the tailing driver is always liable -- is when the crash was caused by faulty brakes.

Car Accident Liability for Disabled and Restricted Drivers

When a driver has a disability and/or certain restrictions on their driving privileges, it can become a factor in a car accident injury claim.

Fault in Side Impact (T-Bone) Car Accidents

After a traffic accident in which one vehicle "t-bones" another, it's not always obvious who was at fault for the crash.

Car Accident Defenses: Contributory and Comparative Negligence

Recovery may be limited when an accident victim negligently contributes to the cause of the accident.

Car Accidents Caused by Negligence

Learn about negligence -- a legal theory for proving fault in car accident cases.

Car Accidents and Negligence: When You Are Liable for Another Person's Driving

You may be legally responsible for a car accident even if you weren't in the car.

What if I black out and cause a car accident?

Some states recognize the “sudden medical emergency defense,” which can relieve a driver from liability when they suffer an unforeseen medical emergency that causes a car accident. Here's what you need to prove to avoid financial responsibility.

What If I'm At Fault For a Car Accident?

When you're at fault for a car accident, the consequences depend on where you live (in a "fault" or "no-fault" state) and the details of your car insurance policy.

Who Is at Fault For a Parking Lot Car Accident?

When you're in a parking lot accident, fault for the crash isn't usually clear-cut. Here are some key issues to consider.

What is Proximate Cause in a Car Accident Case?

Learn how fault for a car accident often comes down to figuring out whose conduct was the "proximate cause" of the crash.

Is Fault Automatic in a Rear-End Car Accident Case?

The tailing driver is usually -- but not always -- at fault for a rear-end accident. Learn more.

I disagree with the police report that was written up after my car accident. What can I do?

After a car accident, especially where drivers or anyone else have been injured, a law enforcement officer may come to the scene and prepare a police report.

I Hit a Parked Car & Left a Note, but Haven't Heard Anything. Am I Still Liable?

A look at the legal and financial implications of hitting a parked car.