Re: Car Accident - At-Fault?

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> in 
misc.legal.moderated, Kristy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I was in a car accident about a month ago and my insurance company
>determined that I was more than 50% at-fault.
>
>I was traveling parallel to a pretty big truck with my car being next
>to his cab.  We were traveling on a ramp to go onto a highway.  The
>ramp was two-lanes but the lanes weren't marked.

Which may mean that there was only one lane, legally. This depends 
on state law.

>  I was in the right
>lane and my lane was ending as the ramp merged into one lane.  I had
>my blinker on and sped up to pass the truck. 

You were passing on the right. That's illegal in most states in most 
situations. Were you cited?

> As I ended up in front
>of the truck, the truck hit the back quarter of my driver's side.
>
>I realize that there are a few things against me...there was no damage
>to my rear, it was my lane that was ending, etc.

>I know my case may not seem too strong.  Does anybody think it's worth
>trying to appeal?  Thanks.

I don't think you would prevail in an appeal, but what do I know?
:-)

How important is the determination to you? by which I mean, how much 
do you stand to lose financially? If it's substantial, you might see 
a local lawyer, lay the facts before her, and ask for an opinion. If 
nothing else, it would give you peace of mind that you hadn't passed 
up an opportunity.

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