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Q: Can insurance decide fault if other driver ticketed?
Can an insurance company decide who is at fault in an accident if the police have already ticketed the other driver as being at fault?
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A: A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Yes, they can. That doesn't mean their conclusion is final and absolute. You or your attorney still have the right to argue your position, supported by the traffic ticket. I hope you and everyone involved in the accident are okay. Good luck
A: An insurance company may take the position that its insured is not at fault for a collision even where the insured was ticketed. Neither the police officer who investigated the collision nor any insurance adjuster has the final say on liability. If you were injured and suffered damages in the collision and the insurance company is refusing to accept responsibility, you should speak with a personal injury attorney. You may have to file a lawsuit, but if you have compelling arguments regarding the other driver being at fault, it will give you the opportunity to recover for your losses.
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