Who Is at Fault for a Merging Accident in CT?
Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law
Did you know that a recent survey found that?66% of adults had driving anxiety, with the fear of highway merging being the most prevalent.
Merging and changing lanes demands concentration, despite it being a common driving maneuver. A driver needs to use caution and be aware of their surroundings when merging or changing lanes, especially on the highway.
Regrettably, errors do occur. A tenth of all auto accidents take place during merging incidents, which result in hundreds of thousands of injury victims every year.
Who is at fault in a Connecticut merging accident? Read on to learn more. You should always consult with a?CT car accident lawyer?after such an accident has happened and someone was injured.?Brandon J. Broderick?has the experience and knowledge to guide you in the legal process.
Reasons Why Accidents Occur During Lane Changes
There are a number of mistakes that can cause lane-change accidents. Some of the most common include:
The accident may have been caused in part or entirely by another driver's errors, putting them at fault.
Who is At Fault in Merging Accidents?
Usually, the driver changing lanes is to blame. This is because it's likely they disregarded their responsibility to drive reasonably and safely.
When another driver is at-fault in Connecticut, you can submit a third-party claim with the merging driver's insurance provider following the accident because?Connecticut is a "fault" state. The insurer will likely be liable for any injuries you suffer or losses you sustain.
What Compensation Can I Get After a Merging Accident?