There is a legal term known as vicarious liability, which basically means that because of your parent-child relationship, blame for your child’s actions can be passed on to you. Here are some examples of when vicarious ability applies to parents.
There is a legal term known as vicarious liability, which basically means that because of your parent-child relationship, blame for your child’s actions can be passed on to you. Here are some examples of when vicarious ability applies to parents.
One of the most tragic types results from both children and adults who unintentionally dive into shallow water.
Most swimming pools are supposed to have someone responsible for monitoring the safety of those swimming in it – including backyard pools. If no supervision is present, the owners of the pool could be sued for wrongful death if a child drowns in it.
This accident highlights the serious risks of failing to properly obey stop signs at intersections. So many people disregard stop signs or simply “pause” rather than making a complete stop.
You might be asking, “What kinds of fireworks caused these serious injuries?” Well, firecrackers and sparklers were the culprits of most injuries. There were 900 firework accident injuries associated with firecrackers and 800 associated with sparklers.
You do have the legal right to argue your own personal injury case, but a personal injury attorney has the training, experience, and legal knowledge to obtain a fair settlement for you. Because insurance companies aren’t in business to give you the most equitable settlement they can – they raise their profits by paying out the smallest possible amount they can get away with.
If you are inside a crosswalk on a roadway, you will always receive the right-of-way from traffic (unless you are crossing against a traffic light). Vehicles must slow down or stop to allow you to finish crossing the road. The same rules apply if you are crossing a street at an intersection which is not marked with crosswalk lines on the pavement.
Before notifying an insurance company about your accident, get two or more written repair estimates, a copy of the accident report filed by police, and any invoices related to storage, towing, or rental expenses if applicable. If the total damages to your vehicle surpass 80 percent of its value, then the insurance company will total it.
The exact details of their tragic car accident are still being fleshed out. The driver of the SUV was reportedly not drinking, but we don’t know if speeding was involved or if the driver was distracted in some way.
Do NOT agree to anything the insurance adjuster initially offers. Make sure that your attorney reviews your case first. If the adjuster sends you some paperwork to sign a few days after your phone conversation, do not sign it until you show the documents to your lawyer.