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A partially at-fault driver can still collect compensation for a blind spot crash under Georgia law, so long as they are no more than...","datePublished":"2021-09-16","dateModified":"2026-02-26","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/author\/kenbernard\/#Person","name":"Ken Bernard","url":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/author\/kenbernard\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2c8989e3a6ded75e4fe0fae6e90fc6dfec65eaf7676e8cefa113ad6e8e2d6c66?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2c8989e3a6ded75e4fe0fae6e90fc6dfec65eaf7676e8cefa113ad6e8e2d6c66?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Sherrod & Bernard, P.C.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SB-Logo-1.png","url":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/SB-Logo-1.png","width":300,"height":109}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/car-collision-blind-spot.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/car-collision-blind-spot.jpg","height":659,"width":1000},"url":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/who-is-at-fault-in-a-blind-spot-accident\/","video":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FCnVGmLc6-0#VideoObject","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FCnVGmLc6-0","name":"How is fault determined in an auto accident? | Sherrod & Bernard","description":"How is it determined who the at-fault driver is so that the case can be properly filed? \n\nThis question is usually answered by reviewing the official law enforcement report. 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This job starts with bringing the case against the proper driver and the insurance company.\n\n__________________________________\nSherrod & Bernard, P.C. - Personal Injury Lawyers in Douglasville\n8470 Price Ave \nDouglasville, GA 30134\nPhone: (770) 920 - 8350\nwww.sherrodandbernard.com","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/FCnVGmLc6-0\/default.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/FCnVGmLc6-0\/mqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/FCnVGmLc6-0\/hqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/FCnVGmLc6-0\/sddefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/FCnVGmLc6-0\/maxresdefault.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2019-07-12T11:30:01+00:00","duration":"PT47S","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FCnVGmLc6-0","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNK4EK-AuNLyADEP1Gsgx7w#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNK4EK-AuNLyADEP1Gsgx7w","name":"Sherrod and Bernard","description":"When you are in a legal bind, you need an experienced attorney you can count on to provide you with skilled representation and sound legal counsel. Every lawyer under the sun will tell you that he or she is the right person for the job, but you need a firm backed with a successful track record. You need the firm of Sherrod & Bernard, serving the Douglasville area.\n\nAfter attending the University of Georgia together, attorneys John Sherrod and Ken Bernard founded the law firm of Sherrod & Bernard, P.C. in 1992. From the very beginning, the goal of our firm has been to provide each and every client with the quality personal service and skilled representation they deserve. You can count on our work ethic and our commitment to our clients.\n\nYou need a highly skilled attorney to successfully resolve your legal issues. One of our lawyers can help. 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Comparative negligence comes into play when multiple parties are liable. A partially at-fault driver can still collect compensation for a blind spot crash under Georgia law, so long as they are no more than 49 percent to blame.When multiple drivers share fault for a blind spot crash, any compensation will be reduced according to the degree of fault. For example, if a claimant suffered $10,000 in damages and was 20 percent at fault, the award would be reduced to $8,000.The attorneys of\u00a0Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., can help you hold negligent parties accountable and pursue the maximum compensation you deserve after a Georgia blind spot accident. Contact us today to learn more in a free initial consultation.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere Are Blind Spots When Driving?Blind spots are areas that a driver cannot see with their eyes or mirrors while operating a vehicle without turning around or diverting their eyes.\u00a0When drivers fail to mind their blind spots, the risk of being involved in a\u00a0car accident\u00a0significantly increases.Depending on the size and shape of the vehicle, drivers typically have blind spots:Directly in front, especially if the vehicle sits high off the roadDirectly behind the rear of the car, especially for drivers of large vehiclesDirectly along the sides of the vehicle, usually toward the backAround pillars that hold up and surround car doors and windowsThese blind spots can also vary by the driver based on their height and relative position to the mirrors they use to look around.Who Is At Fault in a Blind Spot Accident?When drivers fail to check their blind spots properly, they may not notice others on the road, and blind-spot accidents can result.\u00a0Many blind spot accidents involve drivers changing lanes, but they can also happen when:Drivers merge onto or off of highways without checking nearby traffic lanesDrivers reverse out of parking spaces, garages, or driveways without looking behind themDrivers of\u00a0commercial trucks\u00a0and other large vehicles follow others too closely and fail to see other road users in front of themDrivers cut in front of big trucks and other large vehicles so closely in traffic that drivers of the larger vehicles cannot see themDrivers neglect to turn on their headlights at night, and other drivers collide with them because they are not visible, even with proper blind spot checksDrivers make reckless maneuvers or unexpectedly change speeds around other drivers who are changing course, which can lead to accidents even if the driver changing course checked their blind spotsThese accidents may take many different forms, but who is ultimately responsible for a blind spot crash?\u00a0In most cases, the fault is assigned to drivers who fail to obey traffic laws or operate their vehicles safely.This usually means it\u2019s the fault of the driver who made a traffic maneuver without checking their blind spots. However, another road user may bear partial responsibility if they were breaking traffic laws or driving recklessly when the accident occurred.When more than one driver may be at fault for a Georgia blind spot accident, the state\u2019s negligence laws determine who should be held financially responsible. Georgia courts follow a\u00a0modified comparative negligence doctrine, which says the amount of compensation injury victims could be owed may be reduced based on their percentage of fault.How Common Are Blind Spot Accidents?We know blind spot accidents are common, but few official statistics are available on the number of blind spot accidents each year. According to data from the\u00a0National Highway Traffic Safety Administration\u00a0(NHTSA), most driver-related causal factors in reported traffic accidents involve recognition errors on behalf of drivers.Recognition errors include things like driver inattention and inadequate surveillance, which are both closely linked to a failure to check blind spots. In one recent year alone, 845,000 accidents, or 41 percent of all accidents attributed to driver-related causal factors, were caused by recognition errors.Contact Our Auto Collision Law Firm, Today.If you were injured in a Georgia blind spot accident caused by another driver\u2019s negligence, you shouldn\u2019t be responsible for picking up the pieces of your life by yourself. The experienced\u00a0personal injury lawyers of Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., can help you investigate the causes of the accident, determine who was responsible, and seek the compensation you need to recover.Contact us today to discuss the details of your case with a knowledgeable attorney in a free initial case review.Visit Our Georgia Car Accident Law Offices"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Accidents Caused by Blind Spots in Georgia","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/who-is-at-fault-in-a-blind-spot-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]