(Prichard v. Veterans Cab Co. (1965) 63 Cal.2 d 727, 732)(the age of a minor will not excuse him from liability for
driving in a negligent manner — he will be required to meet an adult standard.)
A liability car insurance policy typically provides coverage for any accident in which the policyholder (or someone else covered under the policy)
drives in a negligent manner — and perhaps even in a grossly negligent or reckless manner, depending on what the policy says — and causes a car accident.
Not exact matches
Whether a driver is distracted, texting or talking on a cell phone, speeding, or
driving the wrong direction, a pedestrian does not stand much of a chance of a driver is acting
in a
negligent manner and ignoring the safety of others
in the area.
• You were
driving your car
in a safe
manner with no
negligent conduct on your part • You were not aware of the product or design defect • You had not experienced this type of performance issue before the accident • The design or product defect was the legal cause of your accident and injuries
When people
drive while they are distracted, they are generally acting
in a
negligent manner.
Reckless
driving is showing willful or wanton disregard for the safety of others, or
driving in a careless, reckless or
negligent manner.
[23 V.S.A. § § 4116 and 4116a] Serious traffic violations may include speeding,
driving in a careless and
negligent or reckless
manner, changing lanes improperly, following another vehicle too closely, and violating traffic control laws
in connection with an accident resulting
in death.