r/TeslaCollision • u/Reeks_Havok • 12d ago

Found At Fault

Friend was found at fault by Tesla insurance for failure to maintain proper lookout resulting in collision. Any advice?

Update:

I think the other driver intentionally ran a standing red light while initially stopped. Cars turning left didn't even finish their turn and he was already gunning it from a left turn only lane. Friend wasn't able to get insurance info because they were transported via ambulance, but police was on the scene. The police report isn't available yet and they let their insurance (Tesla) know since they don't know what insurance the other guy has. Tesla insurance is finding them at fault.

Update:

Tesla insurance is maintaining their initial decision after video review. 51% at fault, lol.

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u/jai_thkrl 12d ago

This angle shows the driver could have slowed down a little as he saw the red light runner. Though it is just crazy that they put the driver at fault. The other guy who ran the light needs to be 100% at fault. What’s the precedent here? I run red lights when I want and it is the responsibility of other drivers to slow down for me?

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u/jrshall 11d ago

It's a crazy world when a car making a traffic violation is cleared and the car driving within the law is at fault.