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Determining Fault in a Texas Auto Accident - San Antonio,
Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, and all of South
Texas
Fault in an auto accident is not always clear cut. Fault is determined
based on who was most negligent in the accident. Many times your instincts
will tell you that a driver was being careless or reckless although
you may not be sure what specific laws were broken. An experienced
auto accident injury attorney will look at many sources to determine
fault in your accident. Some sources used by auto accident injury
lawyers to determine fault include:
Police reports
Witnesses
State traffic laws
Weather conditions
Road conditions
Traffic light malfunction
Failure to use turn signal
Use of excessive speed or driving too far below
the speed limit
Driving while intoxicated
While some cases may appear to have clear cut
fault, others may be more difficult to
determine. An experienced auto accident attorney
knows how to look into all aspects of a
collision in order to determine fault. Sometimes fault is shared
between the parties involved. In a circumstance like this insurance
carriers will often pay to the degree you are not at fault. For example,
if you are found to be 20% at fault for the accident, the insurance
carrier would pay for 80% of your claim. The auto accident injury
lawyers at The Law Offices of Rush & Gransee will thoroughly research
all avenues to determine fault in your case. We will make sure you
are not held responsible for more than your share if you are at fault
at all.
It is important to remember that even though you may have left the
scene of an accident being told by the responding police officer that
you are at fault, this may not be the case. Insurance companies see
fault issues slightly differently than what may be listed on your
police report. Contact an auto accident injury lawyer right away if
you have some question as to whether you were really to blame for
your accident.
There are some instances where fault in an auto accident lies with
a manufacturer or another negligent party. For instance, if the vehicle
was designed poorly causing it to be more likely to crash than another
vehicle of similar type, the manufacturer of the vehicle may be to
blame. SUV manufacturers are often to blame for certain types of rollover
accidents due to the SUVs poor design. An auto mechanic can be to
blame for poor repair work that leads to an accident. These types
of cases are often highly technical and require the assistance of
an experienced auto accident injury lawyer.
At The Law Offices of Rush & Gransee, we are experienced Texas
auto accident attorneys. Lawyers Handling Auto Accidents (car wrecks,
SUV rollovers, tire blowout, 18 wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents)
in San Antonio, McAllen, Laredo, Corpus Christi, and Around South
Texas. We will assist you in all aspects of your claims and settlement
process, including preparing all paperwork, helping with medical treatment
and bills, car repairs and rental car arrangements. We deal regularly
with the insurance companies and their attorneys, aggressively pursuing
fair compensation for our clients for the injuries and damages they
have sustained. If we are not able to obtain adequate compensation
through negotiation with the insurance company we will take the insurance
company to court in order to get what you rightfully deserve. We are
proven and experienced trial attorneys in the State of Texas, we know
the rules of the road and the laws that pertain to automobile accidents.
We use that knowledge to obtain the results our clients deserve. Call
or email us right now for a free consultation about your case. We
take cases throughout the state of Texas and will in many instances
travel to meet you in home. Dont settle for less than you deserve.
Call The Law Offices of Rush & Gransee today.
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