Car Accident Liability

Click on the links below for information about determining fault for a motor vehicle accident, common liability issues in personal injury cases arising from car accidents, special considerations for rental cars and related issues.

• Fault and Liability for Car Accidents - How fault and liability are determined with respect to vehicle accidents.
• Car Accidents: Proving Fault - Various factors that determine fault after a car accident, including police reports and code violations.
• Contributory and Comparative Negligence in Car Accidents - Overview of the contributory negligence defense to car accident liability.
• Vicarious Liability and Negligent Entrustment - How car owners and employers can be liable for car accidents even when they aren't driving.
• Special Cases: Rentals, Pedestrians and More - Liability issues related to rental cars, pedestrians and other situations.