What can I do after an accident which was determined to be my fault but the other driver was speeding?
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What can I do after an accident which was determined to be my fault but the other driver was speeding?
I was turning left with a green light, not an arrow. The other car was going straight. That driver admitted speeding to police but the police still determined that the accident was my fault.
Asked on February 18, 2013 under Accident Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can try to sue the other driver for injury, costs, or damages; or if sued by him or her, could try to defend. Your argument in either case would be that the other driver was at least as much at fault, if not more, than you were. If you can show that, you may be able to win. The police report will be, unfortunately, strong evidence for the other driver, since it is evidence of your fault; it therefore hurts your case. However, a civil court in a lawsuit is not bound by the police report, so it is not guaranteed that you would lose--though the odds are against you.
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