Getting into a car crash isn’t something we plan on. It’s a scenario we’d generally like to avoid. But when it does happen, how do insurance companies determine fault?
Unless the crash you were involved in can be considered no-doubt liability, such as rear-end or left-turn collisions, there will likely be a process you and your insurance company go through to determine who exactly is at fault. We asked a AAA insurance expert how it works.
Contributary vs. Comparative Laws
“There are different state laws that regulate fault, how it’s determined and even whether you can collect from the other party or not,” said Gregory Smolan, AAA Northeast’s vice president of insurance operations.
Learn more by accessing the full article here.
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Getting into a car crash isn’t something we plan on. It’s a scenario we’d generally like to avoid. But when it does happen, how do insurance companies determine fault?
Unless the crash you were involved in can be considered no-doubt liability, such as rear-end or left-turn collisions, there will likely be a process you and your insurance company go through to determine who exactly is at fault. We asked a AAA insurance expert how it works.
Contributary vs. Comparative Laws
“There are different state laws that regulate fault, how it’s determined and even whether you can collect from the other party or not,” said Gregory Smolan, AAA Northeast’s vice president of insurance operations.
Learn more by accessing the full article here.