What 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. → Read More
How can I fight an auto insurance company’s decision about liability and fault in a car accident? Your best chance to change the insurer’s mind is with evidence. What evidence is good evidence? The best evidence typically is— An admission of fault… → Read More
What are my options in a rear-end accident if the at-fault driver’s insurance refuses to cover my repair costs? You can sue the at-fault party for negligence. Your claim is against the person who damaged your car, not their insurer, whose obligation is to… → Read More
How to get the at-fault driver insurer to pay for car damages when the at-fault driver did not report an accident? When the at-fault driver’s insurer does not voluntarily offer you compensation for a car accident, you can sue the at-fault driver for the costs, damage,… → Read More
Suing a Family Member for Wrongful Death In some cases, a wrongful death lawsuit may be brought against a family member who causes the death of another family member. Click this link for details on how and when you might want to sue a family member in a wrongful death case. → Read More
Who pays for the damage to my car caused by accidentally hitting a dog running loose in the street? It depends on fault–not just the dog’s owners, but yours as well. To the degree you were at fault (e.g., speeding, texting, running a stop… → Read More
What is a registered owner’s liability if someone took her uninsured car without permission? If an uninsured car is taken without any permission—whether explicit or implied—the car’s owner should not be liable for damages in a car accident. Establishing… → Read More
What is my liability when my car was stolen and involved in a hit-and-run accident? If the car was stolen, you are not liable for any accidents the criminal got into, since you were not “at fault.” The criminal/driver did… → Read More
What happens if an excluded driver on my car policy has an auto accident and my insurance has denied the claim? If you give your car to someone who is specifically listed as an excluded driver on an insurance policy, and she or he is involved… → Read More
How can you protect yourself against future claims when paying out of pocket for damages to someone else’s car? If you are responsible for damages to someone else’s car and want to pay out of your own pocket rather than going through your insurer,… → Read More
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