What to do if I was found at fault in a car accident even though I was never questioned?

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What to do if I was found at fault in a car accident even though I was never questioned?

My vehicle was T-boned by a vehicle that was speeding and my 9 and 6 year old daughters were killed. My 16 month old daughter sustained a broken femur and skull fracture. I received a broken neck, back, left arm, both hips, pelvis and tailbone. The people in the other vehicle had a few bumps and bruises. My deceased daughter’s each had different fathers and neither of the fathers were in their lives. How is it that they are able to sue me for part of the insurance money?

Asked on June 24, 2013 under Accident Law, Missouri

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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry for your loss. They can sue you for insurance if the fathers never had a child support payment order issued against them or were never declared to be unfit or never relinquished their parental rights. Unfortunately, since they are the biological fathers, they can sue. As far as the issue of your liability, you don't need to be questioned to be found at fault if all the factors point to either the light being green for them and not for you, for your speed and their speed. If you are questioning the outcome of this matter, I would immediately consult an attorney as soon as possible.


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