What to do if I was cited for an accident but the other party was not even though I don’t think that I was completely at fault?

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What to do if I was cited for an accident but the other party was not even though I don’t think that I was completely at fault?

I was on a one way street turning right and had to swing out to the left a little to miss a pole on the edge of the road. The other party was following me and tried to pass me on the right hand side of the road. I am confused as to me being 100% at fault, if at all?

Asked on November 26, 2013 under Accident Law, Ohio

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

If the police report says that you were at fault in the accident, it is unlikely that you will be able to get that finding changed.

You may want to discuss the matter with your insurance company and see if it will dispute the findings with the other driver's insurance company.  If you are at fault in the accident, your insurance carrier will pay for the property damage and personal injury claims of the occupants of the other vehicle.  Most of these cases are settled with the insurance company without filing a lawsuit.  In the event the case is not settled, and the othe party files a lawsuit, your insurance company will provide you with an attorney at no cost to you.


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