A third - party claim is a lawsuit against
the negligent driver of the motor vehicle that caused severe injury or death in a bicycle - motor vehicle accident.
It involves a mix of no - fault benefits and lawsuits against
the negligent driver of the motor vehicle.
If
a negligent driver of a motor vehicle caused the collision with the train that you are on, and you were seriously injured as a result of the collision, a third party lawsuit may be filed against the negligent driver for non-economic damages.
Not exact matches
In order to recover from the
driver of a
motor vehicle following any sort
of bike accident, the victim must establish the
driver acted in a
negligent manner.
If you've lost a loved one as the result
of negligent or reckless behavior
of the
driver of a
motor vehicle, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit, to hold the responsible parties accountable for their negligence.
Motor vehicle accidents like car accidents and truck accidents are another major form
of personal injury, so if you were injured in an accident because
of a
negligent driver, such as a drunk driving accident, then we can help you file a personal injury claim.
Where the person who causes a
motor vehicle accident is acting within the course and scope
of employment, or is driving a company
vehicle, there is potential for recovery
of damages not only against the
negligent driver, but also against the employer.
Some examples
of cases where tort claims may be made include
motor vehicle accidents where the
driver of the other
vehicle or the
driver of the car where you were the passenger was
negligent, workplace accidents, and slip and fall incidents.
Negligent motor vehicle drivers can be liable for all damages sustained as a result
of the bike accident, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future disability.
In other words, if a
negligent motor vehicle operator with 50k policy liability limit rear ends a pickup truck motorist and the pickup truck
driver has 50k in medical bills as well as lost wages, traumatic brain injury and pain and suffering then the injured motorist can collect the $ 25,000 policy from the tortfeasor in addition to his own $ 100,000 under - insured motorist policy for a total
of $ 125,000.
Although
negligent motor vehicle drivers cause the majority
of motorcycle accidents, bad weather is also frequently a factor.
That conduct is simply whether they were operating the
vehicle safely and following the
motor vehicle highway laws, and whether that
driver was
negligent in the operation
of the
vehicle.
Applying the Contributory Negligence Act to the case
of a
motor vehicle and bicycle collision means that even if the
driver of the
vehicle was
negligent in causing the collision, the cyclist could still bear some responsibility for the collision if he or she failed to take reasonable steps to look out for his or her own safety.
While a criminal record for violence may not be allowed into evidence in a trial for
negligent driving, a criminal record for leaving the scene
of an accident, or drunk driving, should certainly be allowed into evidence against a company hiring a
driver who is subsequently involved in a
motor vehicle accident.
If you or someone you love is injured in a
motor vehicle accident caused by a
negligent driver, you may be entitled to reimbursement for the cost
of medical care and other expenses.
While many different parties can potentially be held liable for
motor vehicle accidents, the overwhelming majority
of auto accident claims are brought against
negligent drivers.
«(a) The licensing authority in the home state, for the purposes
of suspension, revocation or limitation
of the license to operate a
motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to article III
of this compact, as it would if such conduct had occurred in the home state, in the case
of conviction for: (1) Manslaughter or
negligent homicide resulting from the operation
of a
motor vehicle; (2) Driving a
motor vehicle while under the influence
of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence
of any other drug to a degree which renders the
driver incapable
of safely driving a
motor vehicle; (3) Any felony in the commission
of which a
motor vehicle is used; (4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event
of a
motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury
of another.»