Fault questions arrive as scenarios — ‘they rear-ended me,’ ‘we both backed up’ — and scenarios have starting answers: presumptions the evidence then confirms or rebuts. This is the map, each entry linking its deeper guide.
- Rear-end: presumed on the rear driver — with real exceptions.
- Left-turn and intersection: turners yield to through traffic; stop-sign order governs the four-way dance.
- Lane change and merge: the mover owes the clearance — damage location usually testifies.
- Parking lots and driveways: through-lane traffic generally outranks pullers-out and backers.
- Chain reactions: multi-car pileups allocate across drivers — the middle car’s dilemma has answers.
- Single vehicle: not automatically the driver’s fault — phantom drivers, defects, and road conditions create defendants.
- Roundabouts: entering traffic yields to circulating — confusion is common; the rule isn’t.
Presumptions start analysis; evidence finishes it — and comparative negligence does the math when fault splits. Bring your scenario to the free consultation; the map above is the general answer, yours deserves the specific one.
Frequently Asked Questions
My scenario isn’t listed. How do I find my answer?
The same way every listed answer was built — duties, violations, and evidence. The consultation applies the method to your facts for free.
The presumption favors me. Is the case automatic?
Presumptions are strong starting positions the defense will try to rebut — evidence preserves them. Photos, cameras, and prompt documentation keep ‘usually at fault’ pointed the right way.
What does hiring you cost?
No attorney’s fee unless we recover; the contingency percentage and cost handling are in the written fee agreement. Consultations are free.
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