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Family Car Doctrine: Liability for Vehicle Accidents - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Clinton & McKain - In general, people are liable at law only for the results of their own actions. There are, however, exceptions to this rule, such as the liability of an employer for the actions of an employee under certain circumstances. Another exception is the "family car doctrine," sometimes also called the "family purpose doctrine." It is common for families to maintain a vehicle that is purchased for and used by the whole family. Parents also often buy cars for teenage children click here for full text.

The Danger of Defective Air Bags - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Clinton & McKain - Air bags that are properly manufactured and installed can save lives. However, defectively manufactured air bags can cause undue harm to car occupants, and individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of an air bag defect may have a products liability claim against the automobile manufacturer. Often, products liability law allows an individual who has been injured by a defective product to hold the manufacturer of the defective product liable for the injuries. click here for full text.

Personal Injuries from Dangerous or Defective Products - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Freidin · Dobrinsky - When someone is injured while using a product that left the manufacturer or seller's hands in a defective or dangerous condition, he or she may be able to recover the resulting damages from the responsible party in a products-liability-based personal injury suit. Products liability law is based on the responsibility of a manufacturer or other provider of goods to compensate users of the goods for injuries caused by defective or dangerous products that click here for full text.

Vehicular Accidents and the "Enhanced Injury" Doctrine - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Clinton & McKain - In many accidents, injuries do not result solely from the accident itself. Defective vehicle design or manufacturing may also be responsible for the injuries. For example, when a car equipped with a defective steering column crashes, the passengers are likely to suffer more severe head trauma than would have been caused by a crash alone. When a vehicle's design defects cause more serious injuries in a collision than would have occurred click here for full text.

Coverage for Losses from Accidents with Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Clinton & McKain - Almost every state in the U.S. requires that drivers have liability automobile insurance, although the amount of coverage that is required varies. The sad fact, however, is that many drivers fail or refuse to comply with this insurance requirement. Insurance industry studies indicate that the uninsured motorist population in the U.S. has grown; as many as 15% or more of drivers are uninsured. In some states the numbers are even higher click here for full text.

Reducing Liability in Personal Injury Cases With "Assumption of Risk" - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Clinton & McKain - To prove that someone else's negligence caused the harm complained of in a personal injury lawsuit, the injured party must prove all three of the following: The person had a legal duty in relation to the injured party, e.g., the duty owed to a consumer by manufacturers and distributors. The person breached the duty by failing to act as a reasonable person would have acted in a similar position. The breach of duty caused the injury in question. click here for full text.

Legal Liability for the Acts of Minors - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Clinton & McKain - In most states, the age of majority (when a person is recognized by law as an adult), is 18 years of age or older. A "minor" is a person who is under the age of 18. When a minor breaks the law or causes damage or injury to another person, an animal or property, their parents may bear the liability. Many state statutes authorize courts to hold parents financially responsible for the damages caused by their minor children. Some states may even hold parents criminally liable click here for full text.

What You Should Do After an Auto Accident - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Kraft & Associates, P.C. - Many Texans are involved in automobile collisions every year. Although most people are aware of the obvious steps to take immediately following an accident (assist the injured, call the police, etc.) we have found they may be too upset to think of many of the less obvious steps which also should be taken. click here for full text.

Personal Injury, General - An Overview - posted: March 18, 2006 - author: From Freidin · Dobrinsky - Personal injury can result from the use of dangerous or defective products. "Products liability" law refers to the rules governing a manufacturer or other provider's liability for products that harm consumers and workers. The laws in this area are based on the idea that manufacturers, dealers, and other commercial interests are best-placed to prevent harm from defective or dangerous products. Companies that allow dangerous items into the marketplace can be held accountable for resulting click here for full text.

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