Proving the Degree of Fault When Third Parties Are Involved

You've just been involved in a car accident where you were rear-ended by another driver while stopped at a red light. While all signs point to the other driver having the biggest degree of fault, there are many personal injury claims wherein a third party can become involved.

The other driver may claim that their accelerator pedal stuck, causing them to be unable to stop behind you. In this case, the car manufacturer could be considered a third party in the case and a portion of the degree of fault can be attributed to them.

In the case of car accidents with multiple drivers, each driver has the risk of a degree of fault. In this case, there will be multiple drivers with multiple insurance companies pointing multiple fingers. Things get especially complicated when there are several injured parties all claiming damages for their injuries.

You can't bring an Illinois personal injury claim against each driver individually, especially if you are being blamed by the other drivers as well. Third party injury claims are where the help of an experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer can help sort things out.

The modified comparative negligence law in Illinois plays an important part in how the degree of fault and involvement of third parties impacts your settlement.  Read our article on comparative negligence in Illinois  for more information on proving your degree of fault.

For help in identifying potential third parties involved in your Illinois personal injury claim, contact The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. today. An experienced Chicago personal injury lawyer can help you make sense of your personal injury claim - (312) 263-1080