Disputing fault after a car accident in Indiana is more common than you’d think, and it doesn’t automatically end your case. Today’s Keller Edge Legal Minute tackles exactly that question, with Jim Keller in the studio.
Legal Minute Video: Are You At Fault?
Disputing Fault After a Car Accident: Why It’s Not Always Clear-Cut
Sometimes another driver, or their insurance company, blames you for a crash you don’t believe you caused. Jim says fault is an interesting concept. Lawyers and courts work through litigation to sort out what really happened.
How Fault Gets Determined
Jim’s advice starts simple: call a lawyer. An attorney can examine what witnesses say, review the evidence, and piece together what actually happened. Adrenaline runs high at the scene of a crash, so first impressions often miss key details. For a closer look at the evidence that proves fault, see how fault gets proven in an Indiana car accident.
You Can Still Have a Case Even If You Share Some Blame
Fault often splits between drivers instead of landing on just one person. Jim points to a common example: you carry 10% of the blame, and the other driver carries 90%. That split still lets you pursue a claim. Indiana’s comparative negligence rules simply reduce your compensation by your share of fault.
When Fault Percentage Can Bar Your Claim
Fault has limits, though. If your share climbs past 50%, Indiana law blocks you from recovering anything at all. That’s why the exact percentage matters so much. Indiana’s comparative fault law spells out exactly where that line falls.
Talk to a Keller & Keller Attorney Today
If someone blames you for a crash you don’t believe you caused, don’t just accept it. Disputing fault after a car accident works best with evidence, not guesswork. Call a lawyer who can dig into the facts and protect your rights.
Reach Jim and the Keller & Keller team at 1-800-2KELLER to get started.
