Can Two Drivers Share Fault in a Miami Intersection Accident? (Copy)
Miami intersections are some of the most chaotic in Florida—fast-moving traffic, aggressive lane changes, and drivers trying to beat yellow lights all collide in the same space. When a crash happens at an intersection, people often assume one driver is fully to blame. But in reality? It’s common for fault to be shared between multiple drivers.
At Pezon Law, we help clients understand how Florida law handles split responsibility—and what it means for your right to compensation. Because in Miami crashes, it’s not always about proving one person was wrong. It’s about proving why you shouldn’t carry more blame than you deserve.
How Shared Fault Happens at Intersections
Intersection crashes aren’t always caused by just one mistake. Common scenarios where fault may be divided include:
Both drivers entered the intersection too late
One ran a red light, but the other was speeding
Both turned without yielding properly
One failed to signal, and the other followed too closely
A driver waved someone through without checking traffic
Both drivers claimed they had the right of way
In Miami, accidents like these often turn into “your word vs. theirs”—unless the right evidence is collected.
Florida’s Comparative Negligence Law
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule, which means:
More than one driver can be assigned fault
Each driver is given a percentage of responsibility
You can recover compensation only if you’re less than 51% at fault
Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault
Example:
If you’re awarded $100,000 but found 20% at fault, you recover $80,000.
Insurance companies know this—and they’ll try to push your fault percentage higher to reduce or deny your payout.
How Fault Is Determined in an Intersection Crash
Proving what really happened often requires strong evidence. Useful sources include:
Traffic camera or dashcam footage
Crash reports filed by Miami-Dade Police or FHP
Witness statements
Vehicle damage patterns
Intersection layout and timing of lights
Cell phone records, if distraction is suspected
At Pezon Law, we investigate the details the insurance company may overlook—or try to twist against you.
What If the Other Driver Blames You?
This happens all the time—and it doesn’t mean you don’t have a case. In many intersection crashes, both drivers accuse each other of:
Running the light
Turning too fast
Failing to yield
Being distracted
Speeding
The key is proving how much, if any, fault belongs to you—and keeping it below the legal cutoff so you can recover damages.
Pezon Law: Protecting Your Rights When Blame Is Shared
Intersection accidents in Miami aren’t always clear, and you shouldn’t assume the insurance company will be fair about fault. At Pezon Law, we help clients challenge assumptions, uncover the facts, and prevent blame from being pushed unfairly onto them.
📞 Contact Pezon Law for guidance after any Miami car accident—especially when fault is being questioned or divided. Because protecting your case starts with protecting your side of the story.
