Car Accident Liability

Damages and injuries sustained in car accidents typically are settled by the drivers’ insurance companies, often resulting in rate hikes for the driver who is at fault. But behind the scenes, one or more of the parties involved in the accident will be determined to have been liable for the accident and thus financially responsible. The insurer, assuming this liability, will pay for damages and injuries to other parties. FindLaw’s Car Accident Liability section includes a variety of articles and resources to help you understand the concept of liability and what it means for the parties involved in an accident, including discussion of comparative negligence, how liability is determined in rental car accidents, and more.