You are driving down the interstate when you approach an on-ramp. Other vehicles are entering the lanes, but there is no space for you to move over to the left. Other vehicles are boxing you in.
Unfortunately, one of the drivers on the on-ramp does not appear to be looking at the traffic that is already on the road. They do not slow down or adjust their speed. They simply try to force their way in and end up running into your car, causing a severe chain-reaction accident.
You claim that it was their fault because they essentially drove into the side of your vehicle. They claim that you were to blame because you did not give them space to enter the highway, and they had nowhere else to go. Who is in the right?
The entering driver must yield the right-of-way
The driver on the on-ramp is legally obligated to yield the right-of-way. Their goal is to accelerate to highway speeds and find a safe space to merge into traffic. They typically should not come to a complete stop unless there is absolutely no other option.
However, even while accelerating, they must still merge safely into the flow of traffic. You are not obligated to move over to the left for them, and in some cases, doing so may be impossible. Liability generally rests with the driver who merged unsafely and caused the crash.
Seeking compensation
Disagreements about fault are very common after serious car accidents. If you have suffered injuries, be sure you know what legal steps to take to seek compensation for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering and more.