Fault and responsibility

Start with the question that is still disputed

One Percent explores a proposed share of fault. Accepted Fault looks at why an insurer can accept responsibility for a collision while disputing the losses. The Wet Floor Sign examines a warning, notice of a hazard, and the surrounding precautions.

For each situation, separate what someone says happened from the evidence supporting it. The useful next question may concern a camera view, the placement of a warning, a medical record, or the reason for a proposed percentage. That is more specific than arguing over the general label “at fault.”

Keep the legal rule attached to its facts

Arizona’s comparative-negligence and fault-allocation statutes have qualifications. A worked percentage is an illustration of one calculation, not a prediction of coverage or recovery. Premises claims also require attention to the condition, notice, and reasonable care under the circumstances.

The explanations below identify those distinctions and link to the underlying sources. Use the longer guides for a broader discussion of proof and compensation, and the short episodes to see the question play out in a scene.