What happens if there is no police report for an accident?
Do I need a police report after an accident? Can I file a car insurance claim with no police report? What happens if information isn’t exchanged after an accident? Find out here.
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What is strict liability?
While most claims for personal injuries are based on the theory of negligence, personal injury claims involving activities that are inherently dangerous are sometimes litigated under the legal theory of strict liability.
→ Read MoreAs the defendant in a car accident lawsuit, do I have to pay excess damages not covered by insurance?
If a jury awards damages in excess of your auto insurance policy limits, you are personally liable to the plaintiff for this amount. However, depending on the facts of your case and the settlement negotiations between your insurance company and the plaintiff, you may be able to sue your insurance company if they acted in bad faith during the litigation.
→ Read MoreWhat is reckless conduct and what are the legal implications?
Reckless conduct is a rash or careless act that is a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exhibit under similar circumstances. Someone who has behaved recklessly will have knowingly taken a risk that will have put others in danger. To be found guilty of reckless conduct, courts will use an objective standard, meaning that it does not actually matter what the reckless person was thinking at the time.
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