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An at-fault accident is a car accident caused by a driver\u2019s negligence. When a collision occurs, it\u2019s important to determine which driver(s) acted in a way that caused the crash. A driver whose behavior led to the accident is considered to be at fault. <\/p>

In an at-fault accident, the driver who was to blame is responsible for compensating accident victims for losses.<\/p>

There were 38,824 people killed in motor vehicle accidents and 2.28 million people injured in crashes in 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Many of these crashes were caused by at least one driver breaking the rules of the road or making careless decisions.<\/p>

At-Fault accident: An overview<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>

An at-fault accident is a collision caused by a driver\u2019s negligence. In most, but not all states, crash victims are able to recover compensation for injuries from the driver who caused the collision after an at-fault accident occurs.<\/p>

Legally, negligence is failing to take reasonable care to prevent harm to another person. This could mean you failed to do something, such as stopping at a red light, or you did something careless, like driving while fatigued.<\/p>

Other examples of negligence on the road include:<\/p>