[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/ormond-car-accident-lawyer-proving-fault-car-accidents\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/ormond-car-accident-lawyer-proving-fault-car-accidents\/","headline":"Proving Fault in Car Accidents","name":"Proving Fault in Car Accidents","description":"From the offices of Zimmet & Zimmet,\u00a0car accident law firm in Daytona, comes this article about how the courts determine and how to prove who is at fault in a motor vehicle accident. In many cases, common sense can determine that a driver, cyclist, or pedestrian acted carelessly, but when you are seeking compensation and...","datePublished":"2014-03-31","dateModified":"2025-06-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/#Person","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/author\/zimmet\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3010bdac5ced5112b2840e84f5233c0b7d763a33cb3d5b6de07a5a4b44884d69?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Zimmet & Zimmet","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/footer-logo-blue.svg","width":0,"height":0}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZimmetZimmet-the-human-element-is-our-priority.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ZimmetZimmet-the-human-element-is-our-priority.jpg","width":614,"height":575},"url":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/ormond-car-accident-lawyer-proving-fault-car-accidents\/","about":["Car Accidents"],"wordCount":409,"articleBody":"From the offices of Zimmet & Zimmet,\u00a0car accident law firm in Daytona, comes this article about how the courts determine and how to prove who is at fault in a motor vehicle accident.In many cases, common sense can determine that a driver, cyclist, or pedestrian acted carelessly, but when you are seeking compensation and up against opposition, such as an insurance company or the other driver\u2019s attorney, here are a number of places to look for support.Police ReportsIf the police came to the scene of your accident, they probably made a written accident report and can provide you with a copy upon request.Sometimes that written report can contain the officer\u2019s opinion that someone violated a specific traffic law thus causing the accident. Other times, the report merely mentions a driver\u2019s negligent behavior, without plainly stating what caused the accident. The report will generally state that the officer issued a citation at the scene of the accident and that can be especially helpful in proving fault.State Traffic LawsWhen you are trying to prove the other driver\u2019s fault, another place to look for support is in the state laws that govern driving\u2014the state\u2019s vehicle code. Sometimes called \u201cThe Rules of the Road,\u201d a simplified version of these statutes can usually be found at your local department of motor vehicles office, public libraries, and all law libraries.In the vehicle code\u2019s index, look for headings that may apply to your accident. For example, there are usually listings for \u201cspeed limits,\u201d \u201cright of way,\u201d or \u201cdangerous conditions.\u201d If you find a rule that applies to your case, copy its exact wording and the statute number so that you can refer to it accurately when you negotiate your claim.\u201cNo-Doubt\u201d LiabilityThere are certain kinds of accidents that are hardly even debated because the other driver is at fault 99% of the time.Rear-end collisionsLeft-turn accidentsThough, it is important to note that both of these accident types can include comparative negligence.For more information or for representation in your car accident claim,\u00a0contact us\u00a0or call Zimmet and Zimmet today at (386) 255-6400 to speak with an experienced and intelligent Ormond car accident lawyer.Have you been injured in an accident or fall? Do You have question and want to know your legal options. Call 386-255-6400\u00a0for a free consultation and remember there is NO FEE unless WE Win."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Proving Fault in Car Accidents","item":"https:\/\/www.zimmetzimmet.com\/blog\/ormond-car-accident-lawyer-proving-fault-car-accidents\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]