When another driver rear-ends your vehicle, they are virtually always held responsible. The rules of the road state that a driver should be able to stop safely if the car in front of them is forced to stop for any reason. When you come to a stop and the driver behind you rear-ends your vehicle, this means that the driver was either careless and was not paying attention to the road or was following too closely. If you are injured in this type of accident, Coy H.

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about truck accidents and semitruck accident lawyers.

Under some circumstances, you could be found at fault even if you were rear-ended. For example, you might be found responsible if you made a very sudden and unjustified stop on the roadway. However, the driver traveling behind you has a duty to keep a safe distance from cars ahead of him, keep a watchful eye on the road, and to anticipate vehicles stopping ahead.

Yes.

Virtually any party in the production and distribution chain of a product can be culpable in a product liability case. If the product was defective in design, the product's designers can be held accountable. The manufacturer can be held liable if the product was defective in the way it was made if sub-standard materials were used, and for a variety of other things. The party who sold or repaired the product can also be held accountable.

In most cases any liens existing against the property prior to sale will be resolved at the time the property is "Sold" or "Struck Off" on the courthouse steps. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to research all property information prior to sale. Liens that may be filed against the property will be filed with the County Clerk. BUYER BEWARE!

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The most likely answer is no. Driving while uninsured is against the law and this will be held against you. The insured motorist's attorney is likely to assert that you were at fault because you drove uninsured and you should therefore be financially responsible for their property and physical damages as well as your own.

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Yes. A parent or guardian having legal custody of a person under 18 years of age is required to exercise reasonable supervision or control over that person in connection with the consumption of alcohol. If a parent or legal guardian fails or neglects to exercise reasonable supervision or control over the conduct of the person under 18 years of age, for a first offense the parent or legal guardian shall be notified of the violation in writing.

If a parent contributes to the delinquent act by not adequately supervising the child the parent along with the child can be held responsible.

Anyone driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance, which causes an accident, is considered negligent. The driver convicted of DUI or DWI has the liability to pay for all damages, but may not be the only person considered negligent or liable. Those who provided the alcohol may also be considered negligent and liable for damages. Many states have laws which impose liability on bars, clubs, restaurants, or hotels which supply liquor improperly.

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Anyone who caused a crash may be held liable. Typically, this would be the driver of the vehicle that caused the collision. If the other driver was working at the time of the crash, his or her employer may also be liable. Sometimes, more than one operator may be partly at fault. If a motorcycle operator is at fault, he or she may be responsible for injuries caused to a passenger.

The driver, owner of the tractor, owner of the trailer, and, possibly, the company identified on the trailer even if not the actual owner. In some circumstances the loading facility that placed the contents in the trailer, and possibly the owner of the contents of the trailer, may have liability for an accident.

Anyone driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance, which causes an accident, is considered negligent. The driver convicted of DUI or DWI has the liability to pay for all damages, but may not be the only person considered negligent or liable. Those who provided the alcohol may also be considered negligent and liable for damages. Many states have laws which impose liability on bars, clubs, restaurants, or hotels which supply liquor improperly.

The receiver is responsible for all Demurrage charges assessed, as there are no free days allotted for cars held in "Bond" for customs reasons.

Yes. For example, if oil from underground storage tanks has leaked into the soil or groundwater, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection can name you as a defendant in a lawsuit, even if the contamination was caused by others who owned or leased the property before you.