To prove an action for negligence , the plaintiff must establish the defendant breached its legal duty. A legal duty is breached when a defendant does not met that required standard of care. The different standards of care a defendant may be required to exercise are ordinary care, highest degree of care, a child’s degree of care, and any degree of care establish by statue. In most circumstances, a defendant will be held to the standard of ordinary care. The amount of care to be applied will depend on the circumstances presented.
Sources of information on the accident include :
- Police Reports
- Witness Statements
- Condition of Vehicles
In addition, actions that may have contributed to the accident include:
- Failure to stop at a red light or stop sign
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Failure to compensate for dangerous weather conditions
- Driving above or below the posted speed limits
- Driver distraction caused by a cell phone, passenger, radio or another source
- Failure to obey traffic laws regarding turn signals, right-of-way and other rules
Driving While Intoxicated
Driving while intoxicated can lead to both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. Additionally, the business that sold alcohol to the drunk driver may be held liable if it served the driver when he or she was visibly intoxicated.
Auto Accidents Not Caused by the Drivers
In certain cases, a vehicle’s manufacturing or design defect is the source of the accident. The law of products liability applies in this situation, protecting consumers when products create an unreasonable risk of harm. If a product defect caused your injuries, you may have a case against the designer, manufacturer or distributor of the product.
Another responsible party could be a mechanic who improperly repaired the car that caused the accident. Both the mechanic and the mechanic’s employer could be liable in such a case.
Poorly maintained roads, construction zones, unclear signage, or improperly designed roads can all contribute to an accident. Government entities are typically responsible for the roads, and consequently liable for such accidents.
At-Fault, Negligent and Aggressive Drivers
To prove an action for negligence , the plaintiff must establish the defendant breached its legal duty. A legal duty is breached when a defendant does not met that required standard of care. The different standards of care a defendant may be required to exercise are ordinary care, highest degree of care, a child’s degree of care, and any degree of care establish by statue. In most circumstances, a defendant will be held to the standard of ordinary care. The amount of care to be applied will depend on the circumstances presented.
Sources of information on the accident include :
- Police Reports
- Witness Statements
- Condition of Vehicles
In addition, actions that may have contributed to the accident include:
- Failure to stop at a red light or stop sign
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Failure to compensate for dangerous weather conditions
- Driving above or below the posted speed limits
- Driver distraction caused by a cell phone, passenger, radio or another source
- Failure to obey traffic laws regarding turn signals, right-of-way and other rules
Driving While Intoxicated
Driving while intoxicated can lead to both criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. Additionally, the business that sold alcohol to the drunk driver may be held liable if it served the driver when he or she was visibly intoxicated.
Auto Accidents Not Caused by the Drivers
In certain cases, a vehicle’s manufacturing or design defect is the source of the accident. The law of products liability applies in this situation, protecting consumers when products create an unreasonable risk of harm. If a product defect caused your injuries, you may have a case against the designer, manufacturer or distributor of the product.
Another responsible party could be a mechanic who improperly repaired the car that caused the accident. Both the mechanic and the mechanic’s employer could be liable in such a case.
Poorly maintained roads, construction zones, unclear signage, or improperly designed roads can all contribute to an accident. Government entities are typically responsible for the roads, and consequently liable for such accidents.
At the Law Office of Constantine G. Anagnostis, we look forward to helping you. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss the specific details about your accident and injury claim. You will pay no attorney’s fees unless you receive money for your claim.
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