driver negligence
Reckless behind wheel
Driver negligence is the failure of a motor vehicle operator to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm to others.
It's a legal concept covering behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, running red lights, or failing to yield: The lawsuit alleged driver negligence caused the collision.
Insurance claims and personal injury cases often hinge on establishing driver negligence.
- reckless drivingUnsafe vehicle operation
- speedingExceeding posted velocity limits
- running a red lightProceeding past stop indicator
- failure to yieldNot giving right-of-way
- drunk drivingOperating vehicle while intoxicated
distracted driving · texting while driving · crash · rear-end collision · tailgating · blind spot · liability · duty of care · license suspension · insurance claims · road rage · criminal charges · fines · accident reconstruction · accident · breach of duty · pedestrian safety · standard of care
driver negligencemechanical failure
Equipment stops working properly
brake failure · tire blowout · manufacturing defect · act of God · weather conditions