I was hit as I was in a turning lane. My lawyer stated that it is always a 50 50 decision as to who is at fault. I did nothing wrong. Is this true?
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I was hit as I was in a turning lane. My lawyer stated that it is always a 50 50 decision as to who is at fault. I did nothing wrong. Is this true?
Truck hit me on the driver side of car. Hit on the second car door, not the driver;s door. Truck was maroon, only black marks occured. How could I possibly be at fault?
Asked on June 4, 2009 under Accident Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
you seem as if you plan to pursue this being that you have an attorney. If you feel your attorney is not representing you in the best manner I advise you call another attorney. ensuring a comfort level with your attorney is extremely important.
Now as for his advice it is hard for me to dispute or agree being that I do not have all the facts in front of me. Usually a police report will document who was at fault and whomever was gets a ticket. This is one good way to determine fault. If you both got a ticket than it does become harder to proceed. You can always look to speak with experts or witnesses if there were any but the cost may outweigh the benefit.
Find a lawyer you respect and go from there. that's the best advice i can provide to ensure you get what you need
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