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Car Wreck Proportionate Responsibility
What if Both Drivers Share Fault in an Accident? We Discuss Proportionate Responsibility
In many Texas car accidents, more than one person is at fault. In a crash involving two drivers, it is entirely possible that both drivers are partially to blame for the accident. You should know that, if you have been hurt in such an accident, you still may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. Texas law details a system of proportionate responsibility or comparative negligence.
Proportionate responsibility simply means that, in a personal injury case, the plaintiff is at least partially responsible for his or her own injuries. In a car accident lawsuit involving comparative negligence, jurors will determine the amount of damages each party is liable for in terms of a percentage (0% meaning not at all liable and 100% meaning completely liable).
If you have been involved in a car accident that was partly your fault, the Dallas accident injury attorneys at Grossman Law Offices can help you with your lawsuit. We will help you estimate whether or not you are liable for a large percentage of your damages and we will take the necessary steps to ensure that you receive a fair settlement. According to Texas law, if a victim is more than 50% liable for his or her own injuries, that victim cannot receive any compensation. But your percentage of liability is determined by a jury, which means that an experienced attorney can help you ensure that your injuries are fairly compensated. Our Dallas offices have been handling car accident lawsuits involving proportionate responsibility for twenty years, many of which involve comparative negligence. We know how to handle these complications. If you or someone you love has been in a car accident, contact a Dallas auto accident lawyer at Grossman Law Offices and make sure you get the compensation you deserve.
What if both drivers are partially responsible for the accident?
What if I am found over 50% responsible?
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