Questions tagged [accident]
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.
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An obligation by law to report a car accident to the police
For the purposes of legal research, I would like to know if there are countries where there is an obligation by law to report a car accident (only collision, without casualties) to the police?
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Why is it inadvisable to apologise for a car accident?
In my younger days I was involved in a car accident, where through a combination of bad road-conditions and my inexperience, I skidded (aquaplaned?) into a car who had stopped on the road to turn in ...
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Requesting money after an accident and refusing to go through insurance [closed]
I was trying to avoid someone driving in front of me from hitting me and allegedly backed into someone driving behind me. I didn't see anyone behind me but was also focused more on trying to avoid an ...
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Does speeding turn an accident into manslaughter?
Assume a person is driving down a posted 40mph road, but doing considerably over the speed limit, say 60-70mph. A person on the pavement trips and falls in front of the speeding car, is hit, and dies. ...
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Source of compensation in an accident Involving an under-insured motorist
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I was the victim of an auto accident and the other driver was found to be 100% at fault.
The other driver's auto insurance bodily injury liability coverage and property
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Suing lease financing Company
Let's say someone (person A) leases a car financed by the bank in the state of Pennsylvania. Then Person A drunk drives and severely injures several people one of them being Person B.
Can Person B sue ...
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Not at fault vehicle accident - can I refuse to allow the car to be written off?
This is a simplified/fictionalized event to help me understand the law/my rights. If jurisdiction matters, I am in New Zealand.
I have a vehicle which has sentimental value to me in excess of its ...
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Who is at fault right turn into u turner?
This is in the UK, where we drive on the left.
We were stopped at T-Junction waiting to turn right (crossing over lane).
Parked on the lane into which we were turning was a car, parked facing the ...
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Renting a car and liability
Let's say someone (Person A) rents out a car to someone else (Person B). They sign a contract that states that the renter of the car (Person B) cannot hold the owner (Person A) financially liable for ...
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What is the correct traffic pattern for this intersection?
The intersections in question is where Government St splits off from Douglas St. (Victoria, BC, Canada)
I have to use this intersection every day on my way to work and have witnessed several near-...
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When must someone identify themself after damaging someone else's property?
After a car collision the law (in the UK at least) requires the drivers to give their name and address to each other.
Does this apply to car accidents on private property, such as carparks?
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Have been waiting for the seat belt part without any ETA for more than 10 months now [closed]
I got into a minor accident last year. My car is at the repair shop ever since. All the repair work is complete except for the seat belt part. The repair shop has placed an order with the dealership. ...
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Who is at fault in a car accident when running a red light?
This question is prompted by me sitting at a green light today while multiple people streamed through from the opposite direction, turning to their left, against a red turn arrow. (Throughout this ...
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Damaged library books by accident
Bob borrowed a book from the library and months later, accidentally dropped his bag (with the book in it) in a river. He retrieves the bag, but the book is ruined, being all sandy and wet. What is the ...
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Does a purely accidental act preclude civil liability for its resulting damages?
A recent answer by Dale M. States that:
A pure accident without any negligence on your part does not expose you to liability.
Is this the general rule? What is the basis for that being so if it is? ...
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Rent Car to Friend using the friend's car insurance
Let's say someone owns a car and rents it out to a friend. the owner tells the friend "you can't drive this car unless you put your own car insurance on the car" and has the friend sign a ...
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Renting a car to a friend
Lets say there is a person who wants to rent his car out to his friend for a month In the United States and In Pennsylvania . He calls up the insurance company and lets them know his friend should be ...
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Liability of a drug addict and alcoholic having a accident in a rented car
Let's say In the United States there is a person with a drug and alcohol problem. The person goes to rent a truck from Home Depot for a few days. The person then gets involved in a drunk driving ...
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What compensation can be claimed in case of a road accident resulting death in Denmark?
The victim was on the way to work in a cycle, travelling in the cycle lane when got hit by a truck and died immediately.
What compensation would the family be entitled to and claim (either from ...
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Wife involved in car accident, minor injuries, not her fault, driver failed to yield [closed]
my wife was in a car accident back in March of this year. She was in a 2001 Toyota Sequoia when a car failed to yield and turned left in front of her causing the accident. The air bags did deploy and ...
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At-fault accident in someone else's car, but car was not damaged
Recently, my wife was involved in an accident that was (likely) her fault. She and I are both insured drivers. She was driving her Grandfather's car at the time. From what I understand, his insurance ...
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What does the law say about the standard of cosmetic repair for a car scratch?
Prompted by this recent question:
What are the Legal obligations of a bicyclist who accidentally scratches one’s empty parked car?
When someone accidentally causes cosmetic damage to a vehicle, there ...
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What is the law concerning running over wild animals?
It is in the news that police are investigating an incident where someone ran over three ducklings as they were crossing the road, with the Wildlife and Countryside Act cited. What is the law ...
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What possible penalties can there be for failing to comply with rule 286 of the UK highway code?
Rule 286 requires one to give one's name and address to another party in the case of an accident, but what is the penalty range for non compliance?
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What are the Legal obligations of a bicyclist who accidentally scratches one’s empty parked car?
What are an uninsured bicyclist’s legal liabilities and responsibilities in England who accidentally runs into thus leaving a minor scratch on an empty parked car?
In case of a motorist who is ...
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Is homicide by misadventure illegal?
Recently I was looking over the definitions of the different types of homicides and I came across the term “homicide by misadventure.” This is when somebody accidentally kills somebody else while ...
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If a 12 year old child uses his mother's car without her consent
A 12 year old child uses his parent's car without her consent. He loses control over the steering wheel and hits his twin brother, which causes his brother's death.
In this case, who is held ...
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If I cause a crash can I delete my dash cam footage?
If I am driving a car and get into a crash that is 100% my fault can I rip my dash cam down and delete the footage or completely refuse to give the footage to anyone or am I legally required to ...
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In the state of Michigan, can an employer be legally liable if an intoxicated employee hits and kills someone driving into work?
Under the doctrine of "respondeat superior", can an employer in Michigan be legally liable if an (intoxicated) non-salary employee hits and kills a person on their way to work?
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Am I liable for damages if my car was pushed into another car by force?
Recently I've been the victim of a hit and run. My car was legally parked parallel to the street next to an garage entrance, another car was parked behind mine. Behind them also a garage entrance with ...
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Does replacing a gated fence with a gateless fence reduce backyard liabilities?
When I put in a pond, the city engineer warned I must have it built within a fence, to reduce liability, e.g. if a child entered the backyard and fell in the water.
Though there is a fence, I'm sure ...
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Police report says a driver was at fault for accident, but that person wasn't
Suppose that a police report says that a driver was at fault for a car accident but in fact the driver wasn't. Is the driver screwed if the driver takes it to court, or does the driver still have a ...
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Foreseen consequences of accidents caused during a fully driverless service
Waymo has just opened its fully driverless service to the general public in Phoenix. What happens if such a car crosses the red light and causes a deadly crash? Who and what punishment will be given ...
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In Switzerland, is accident insurance legally required to have medical care vetted by a third-party doctor?
I work in Switzerland, so I'm legally required to have accident insurance. I had a bicycle accident about three months ago and sustained a few injuries, including an ongoing rotator cuff problem for ...
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Harming a nearly dead person
Bob is walking down the street when he slips on a banana peel. He bumps his head on the pavement and starts convulsing. Given the seriousness of his concussion, it seems that he's about to die.
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Found at fault in non-left turn collision
I was involved in an accident and am being found at fault by their insurance company, but I do not understand why.
We were both stopped at a red light. I was in the left turn lane. They were in the ...
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Neighborly liability?
My wife and I have been building a playhouse for our kids on the backyard. Our neighbor keeps telling my wife that we must put up a fence and/or get lots of insurance because if her son gets hurt in ...
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Does mens rea completely absolve responsibility/culpability of the parties involved?
Using the English Law's definition of mens rea, does not meeting the standard of it completely absolve the parties involved of any guilt and responsibility for the incident?
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What portion of a medical bill does the insurance has to pay?
In a car accident, not at fault, what portion of a medical bill does the insurance company of the other driver has to pay?
The hospital will most probably bill my health insurance, and there is the ...
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What is the difference between thinking auto insurance claim with or without a lawyer?
When in an accident, i contacted my insurance company to start a claim. My general understanding that if I'll take lawyer to pursue the other insurance company, any settlement would be split between ...
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Volenti non fit injuria in English Law
An interesting situation had just happened to me and made me think about a potential line of defence in case of troubles.
From the beginning: my neighbour asked if I could let him jump from my ...
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Car accident and now charged Assault
This took place in NJ.
So I was in a minor fender bender car accident with a mid age woman.
I was at fault being that I hit the rear bumper.
I right away asked her if she was ok and she asked me to ...
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What is comprehensive insurance for
Let's say someone is in a car accident, and it's determined that both drivers bear some fault in the accident.
The car is declared a total loss by the driver's insurance company. Also, in the ...
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Contesting At-Fault Car Accident
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You're travelling on the highway with stop and go traffic. As a driver (Car A) you are distracted (starting at the sky, changing the radio, on your cellphone, whatever). Suddenly traffic in-...
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What if persons involved in the accident with the same Insurance company?
I really don't know how to ask this question properly, but this is my situation. Last week, a car rear-ended me while I was waiting to make a left turn, because there was oncoming traffic. It was just ...
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Expert trying to blame me for an accident
First off, this is happening in France (although any advice is welcome).
Last December, as I was driving home on my motorbike, a car suddenly changed lanes and cut me off. Despite trying my best to ...
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Accident with a truck stopped on the road side to do road work with no sign
Today I had an accident with a truck stopped on the roadside for doing some road work with no signs showing that. Only the flashers were on.
My question is Should that truck have had. Only the ...
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Should I settle with a car insurer (Uber) and reimburse a medical insurer after car accident? (subrogation) [closed]
I was a passenger in an Uber ride, and there was an accident. I had medical treatment, paid with my medical insurance from work, and now they want to get a reimbursement (subrogation). This is totally ...
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Got into a car accident, do I need a police report?
I got into a car accident today. There are no injuries involved. Do I need to file a police report? I live in California. One police station tells me that I don’t need to file a report, another tells ...
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Can you charge someone with perjury during a traffic stop
If a dashcam shows one party is 100% at fault, but they tell the officer at the scene another story and tells it very loudly (like volume vindicates their guilt or innocence), can we charge the driver ...
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