Who Is At Fault for My Los Angeles Car Accident?

Crashes With Other Drivers

Identifying fault is fairly simple when another driver is involved. For instance, in a rear-end collision, the individual who hit you would likely be liable for the crash. This problem could be made more difficult in certain circumstances, such as if your tail light was out. In this instance, you would presumably be held partially responsible under California’s pure comparative negligence law. 

There are a number of instances in which the other driver may have been negligent:

• Accidents Caused by Distracted Driving – Due to increased cell phone usage, distracted driving has become a leading cause of accidents. If the other motorist was talking, texting, doing makeup, viewing videos, or even eating, they might be held accountable for the collision.
• Drunk Driving – Drunk driving is a severe problem, with millions of adults driving under the influence annually. Call the police immediately if you are involved in a collision with a drunk driver so that they can provide a breathalyzer test. If the other driver is arrested, it will be easier to prove their fault in a subsequent legal complaint.
• Driving While Fatigued – Falling asleep while driving can be just as dangerous as driving drunk. 
• Speeding – If the other vehicle was speeding and you were observing the traffic laws, they would likely be accountable for your injuries.

Other types of car accidents where you might have a case include:

• Airbag and seatbelt injuries
• Head-on Crashes
• Highway Crashes
• Hit & Run Accidents
• Intersection Crashes
• Lane Change Crashes
• Left Turn Accidents
• Multi-vehicle Accidents
• Passenger Negligence
• Red and Yellow Light Accidents
• Rollover Accidents
• Self-driving accidents
• Single Vehicle Accidents
• U-Turn Accidents

Our car accident lawyers in Los Angeles are here to help you prove liability in your case.