How to Determine Fault in a Car Accident

Even though the cause may seem obvious, determining fault in a car accident isn’t always easy. Many times, there is an in-depth investigation and accident reconstruction required. A jury will decide who is at fault based on information collected from the parties involved, their legal representatives, their insurance claim adjusters, and the police officers who responded to the accident. 

Examples of driving without care can include:

  • Disobeying road rules, signs, and signals
  • Speeding
  • Distraction due to phone usage, texting, radio, etc. 
  • Drunk driving
  • Reckless driving
  • Unsafe lane changes and turns
  • Driving too fast during certain weather conditions
  • Cutting off another vehicle

Our experienced Florida car accident attorneys at Harris Guidi Rosner, P.A. can help determine what party is at fault, their duty of care, their breach of duty, the cause of the accident and pursue compensation for the injured party. 

Evidence that can help determine fault includes:

  • Police reports
  • Witness statements
  • Expert witness reports
  • Photo or video evidence from the scene 
  • Damage reports

In some cases, the auto manufacturer or auto part manufacturer could be found at fault if a part of the car was unsafe and was not reported or addressed. 

The State of Florida requires no-fault insurance. This means, whether or not you are at fault for an accident, you have a policy of insurance available to you to seek treatment for your injuries.  To claim this benefit, you must have mandatory personal injury protection (a $10,000 minimum) and seek medical attention within 14 days of the accident. 

Hire a Jacksonville Car Accident Attorney

If you have been in a car accident, contact us as soon as possible. The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case will be as physical evidence from the accident and witness testimony is crucial.. 

It can take time to collect evidence to build a car accident case, which is why you want an experienced car accident lawyer on your side to help you seek compensation.

If you hire a skilled personal injury attorney, you will understand your case every step of the way.  A Jacksonville personal injury lawyer can help you seek compensation from medical expenses and other losses you incurred from a car accident.

A car accident can happen at any time and change your life in an instant. It is in your best interest to have a skilled personal injury attorney on your side to help you deal with the aftermath and injuries from your accident. Our team of jacksonville personal injury attorneys at Harris Guidi Rosner, P.A. are here to help. We will ensure your rights are protected, explain all your options, walk you through the legal process, and help you get the best/proper settlement from losses incurred from the accident. 

You can call us for a free consultation and talk to an attorney that same day. The law firm of Harris Guidi Rosner, P.A. has been serving the people of Jacksonville and surrounding counties since 1976.  

To let the Harris Guidi Rosner, P.A. attorneys assist you with your personal injury accident, call 904-777-7777 or click our Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyer page to learn more. We have many years of experience in personal injury cases. We are based in Jacksonville, Florida. 

 

Harris Guidi Rosner

Harris Guidi Rosner, P.A. was founded in 1986 and our team of Jacksonville lawyers has never forgotten that the foundation of our practice was built on both the relationships we’ve built with our clients and the results we’ve delivered.