Issues in a Typical Auto Accident Case
Every car accident case is different and raises unique legal and factual issues. But the primary issues in most car accident causes fall into one of two broad categories: fault and damages. In order for you to recover damages following a car accident, you must be able to prove that another party was at least partially at fault. Most often this is another driver who violated traffic laws or was otherwise driving carelessly. In some more complicated cases, however, other factors such as highway design or visual obstructions can be a factor. Assigning and ultimately proving fault requires a personal injury attorney to obtain police reports, inspect the accident scene, identify and interview witnesses and inspect the involved vehicles. In more complicated and unclear cases, an attorney may also consult experts with skill and experience in accident reconstruction to determine who or what caused the accident. Even in cases where fault is
