1% at fault for not being able to honk the horn fast enough
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1% at fault for not being able to honk the horn fast enough
i was in a car accident. I was backed into by another car. I tried honking my horn but did not realize that the horn button was on the side of the steering wheel instead of in the center. My car is a stick, and I just learned how to drive it so I coouldn’t back up in time. So my question is am I at any fault in this accident?
Asked on April 1, 2009 under Accident Law, North Carolina
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BP, Member, Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
It's doubtful that you would be held liable in this situation - to any degree. Not being able to honk your horn fast enough wouldn't generally constitute fault. However, if you want to explore it further, most car accident lawyers in NC offer free consultations. You'll be able to fully explain what happened and he or she can evaluate your situation. It might be worth the call just for your own peace of mind.
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