
They might ask witnesses whether traffic lights were red or green, if a driver failed to stop at a stop sign, or other questions to determine how the crash occurred. The responding police officers will note in their report any conditions that will offer evidence about who was at fault. Either way, the other driver could claim that they had the right of way. The most common side-impact crashes are when another car hits yours (for example, you’re traveling through an intersection and the other car hits from the side) or when another driver cuts in front of you. When you’re in a car crash, the first thing the insurance company will ask is which driver was at fault. Enjuris tip: Can someone sue you for a car accident if there’s no police report? It’s complicated.
