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Negligent Driver Accident
When is a driver deemed negligent, legally speaking?
The distinction is somewhat subjective. In general, when a driver fails to abide by a reasonable standard of care and alertness or engages in activity that a reasonable person would deem to be reckless, he can be classified as “negligent.”
Does driving negligently automatically lead to penalties?
It depends. If a negligent driver does not hurt anyone or cause an accident, he can't be sued for damages or injuries. For instance, say someone blows through a red light at an intersection at 2 A.M. Although this is a clearly negligent behavior -- and if a police officer saw it, the driver would likely get a citation -- the driver can't be sued by anybody.
Conversely, a driver can cause an accident without being negligent.
For instance, if a driver makes a right turn just as a bicyclist zips out into an intersection, and the motorist hits the bicycle, the case would not be a negligent driver accident, since it would be unreasonable to expect that the driver could have avoided the crash. In such a case, the injured bicyclist can obviously seek compensation for injuries and damages to property. It just wouldn't be a negligence case.
What are some examples of negligent driver conduct leading to an injury accident?
- A driver fails to get her vehicle serviced for three years. One day, her brakes fail, and she cannot stop at a stoplight and rear-ends a bus full of children. She might be held negligent for failing to service her vehicle.
- An executive chatting on his cell phone makes a wild left turn into oncoming traffic and causes two other cars to collide into each other. Even though he wasn't involved directly in the crash, his negligent behavior could make him liable for damages.
- A teenager downs one too many mixed drinks at a friend's house and gets behind the wheel. In his inebriated state, he fails to turn on his headlights and, as a result, crashes into a police car, killing the officer. In this case, the teen could possibly be charged with both gross negligence and vehicular manslaughter.
If a negligent driver hurt you or someone you love, what options do you have?
Depending on the nature of the injuries and damage sustained, you can collect significant compensation from the driver, his insurance company, or any other number of liable parties. For a free, no obligation, and completely confidential consultation with two award winning Arizona injury attorneys, call 602-267-1280. Alexis and Mark Breyer have a fantastic track record, a reputation for ethical service, and numerous awards and distinctions under their belts. They can help you explore your legal options today.
