In such an instance, TOP Coffee might be found, at trial, to be a principle vicariously liable for the acts
of the negligent driver as its agent.
Mesa Law Firm was able to recover the maximum compensation available under the insurance
of the negligent driver as well as the injured victim's own insurance.
Not exact matches
However, proving a case against a
negligent truck
driver or trucking company may not be
as easy
as putting all available evidence in front
of the judge or jury.
A
negligent driver may also be liable for an accident caused by reckless conduct such
as driving while intoxicated, drunk or under the influence
of drugs.
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.
Despite minimal settlement offers at the outset
of the claim, Mesa Law Firm was able to recover the maximum amount available from the
negligent driver's insurance company
as well
as additional compensation from the insurance company
of its injured client.
Plaintiff (or a co-defendant) might argue that the relationship between the
negligent driver defendant (or his employer) and the contracting entity (either a «private carrier» or a customer) was such
as to create an agency relationship, rendering that entity liable for the acts
of the
negligent driver,
as its agent.
If the defendant
driver fails to act reasonably, and,
as a result, causes an accident and injures someone, then the defendant
driver may be deemed
negligent of providing the proper duty
of care.
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.
However, in this case the defense team was betting on the 50 % rule, which works like this: if the defense team could convince the jury that the plaintiff (my client, the injured motorcyclist) is more than 50 % at fault for the crash, the defendant (the
negligent minivan
driver) would not have to pay for non-economic damages, which include pain and suffering, loss
of enjoyment
of life, scarring and disfigurement, and other long - term problems
as a result
of the crash.
http://www.grayandwhitelaw.com/ Did you suffer injuries in a car accident
as a result
of a
negligent driver?
A distracted, careless or
negligent driver can be the cause
of an accident,
as can mechanical failure.
While most motorcyclists err on the side
of caution, sometimes more so than other
drivers, insurance companies often stereotype riders
as negligent and try to blame them for accidents that happen.
Negligent driver behavior, such
as speeding, talking on a cell phone while driving, or driving under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, is responsible for scores
of car accidents each year.
Unfortunately, children and other individuals who travel on New Mexico roadways may be injured or die
as a result
of the actions
of a
negligent driver.
If you are injured
as a pedestrian by a
negligent driver in the Dallas - Fort Worth area or anywhere in the state
of Texas, obtain the advice and services
of a personal injury lawyer who will review your case, explain your legal options, and advocate aggressively for the full compensation you need and the justice you deserve.
A successful personal injury claim can help to pay for medical expenses and lost earnings
as well
as any pain and suffering you have endured
as a result
of negligent driving by a texting
driver.
Whether you suffer injuries
as the result
of an accident or due to the
negligent drivers who engage in any
of the above, you may be entitled to benefits through an ICBC claim.
When a
driver's speeding or other
negligent conduct, regardless
of the weather conditions at the time, causes a serious or fatal accident, that
driver can be held liable for the injuries caused
as a result
of their negligence.
At Dana J. Watts, Attorney at Law, we are determined to help our injured clients obtain maximized compensation when they have been hurt
as a result
of the careless and
negligent actions
of other
drivers.
If a loved one was killed
as the result
of a
negligent driver, certain family members are entitled to bring a wrongful death claim on his or her behalf.
There are certain behaviors
of drivers that are seen
as negligent.
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.
The plaintiff argued that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment because there was a genuine issue
of material fact
as to whether the defendant
driver was
negligent in parking the truck on the street in front
of his home, considering the prior accident.
The Indiana personal injury attorneys at Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse are committed to providing professional and knowledgeable advocacy to those who have suffered
as a result
of negligent drivers.
If you were hurt by the
negligent actions
of a tractor - trailer
driver, you should contact a quality lawyer
as soon
as you are able.
These are different (but related) provisions
of your auto policy and come into play when the
negligent driver either has no insurance or insufficient insurance coverage, to pay for the bodily injuries and / or property damage you acquired
as a result
of a car accident.
As with every state in the U.S., the state
of California has enacted laws which govern the amount
of time you have to file a lawsuit against a
negligent driver for your injuries.
In some cases, you can hold a truck
driver negligent per se (
negligent as a matter
of law) if they violated a regulation.
If the tortfeasor's (
negligent driver's) conduct fell below the standard
of care, the tortfeasor was
negligent as a matter
of law.
Therefore, the court found, when the evidence was viewed in favor
of the plaintiff, there was a genuine issue
of material fact
as to whether the defendant
driver failed to exercise ordinary care (the standard for Georgia ordinary negligence cases) in parking his truck in front
of his home and was therefore potentially
negligent.
When operated by careful, attentive
drivers, large commercial vehicles can travel safely down any roadway, but
as soon
as a
negligent truck
driver gets behind the wheel, the size, speed, and power
of a big rig can turn it into a killer on the road.
This may be the case where the accident victim was a passenger on the back
of a snowmobile, and they suffered injuries
as a result
of the
negligent operation
of the machine by the
driver.
Whether you have been injured from a defective product or the
negligent driving
of a drunk
driver, it is important to get all
of your questions answered
as thoroughly
as necessary.
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.
We not only work toward proving the facts indicating the truck
driver's negligence, but we also consider such possibilities
as negligent road design or defects in the components
of either vehicle.
If you were injured by the actions
of a
negligent big rig
driver, you are advised to speak with a quality attorney
as soon
as possible.
Mr. Hemmat has also brought hundreds
of lawsuits against
negligent manufacturers, work site injury claims, defective products, surgical negligence, semi-truck
driver negligence, doctor negligence, lawyer negligence,
as well
as corporate fraud, securities fraud, and countless bad faith insurance misconduct claims.
If the accident victim dies
as a result
of such injuries, the
negligent driver may be found liable in a wrongful death action for the damages suffered by certain
of the victim's immediate family members
as a result
of the victim's death.
While the trucking company is almost always liable for the
negligent acts
of its
driver, there may be a dispute
as to who owned or leased the truck, and who is responsible for the maintenance
of the truck and the training and supervision
of the
driver.
As times passes, and medical bills start coming in, often ranging into the hundreds
of thousands
of dollars within a short period
of time, thoughts may turn to filing a legal action against the
negligent driver.
Where a
driver loses control
of the car and causes an accident
as a result
of bad weather conditions, the court may find that they were
negligent in not acting with extra caution.
In order to bring a personal injury suit
as the result
of an auto accident you will need to prove that the other
driver was
negligent and that their negligence caused you to sustain a serious injury.
Personal injury lawsuits are filed every day
as a result
of negligent drivers.
As such, if you were injured or lost a family member due to a
negligent driver, you still may be entitled to compensation — even if you or your family member was not buckled up at the time
of the crash.
The attorneys at Bennett & Sharp, PLLC, have several decades
of experience helping people who need to be compensated
as a result
of the
negligent actions
of a drunk
driver.
At Breakstone, White & Gluck, our Boston Uber accident lawyers can assist victims with seeking the compensation that they deserve after suffering injuries
as a result
of a
negligent Uber
driver.
No two car accidents are alike — some car accidents are caused by
driver negligence (such
as «texting and driving» cases), while others are caused by mechanical failure (i.e., the brakes on the car fail), and still others are caused by the
negligent actions
of an intoxicated
driver.
Our solicitors can act on behalf
of drivers, passengers and pedestrians who have been injured
as result
of someone else's
negligent driving, while we can also work with the Motor Insurers» Bureau to help those hurt in an accident with an uninsured
driver.
The Nebraska Department
of Motor Vehicles defines a
negligent driver as someone who is rash, heedless and dangerous.