Tag Archives: vicarious liability
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A woman from Venice passed from injuries she suffered in an accident that occurred in January, according to information released by the Florida Highway Patrol. The accident occurred on January 19 at the intersection of Woodmere Park Boulevard and U.S. 41. A tractor-trailer pulled out in front of a sedan that was being driven by… Read More »
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There is a legal principal called “vicarious liability,” which states the actions of an employee are, for purposes of liability, the same in essence of those of an employer. This is why in truck accident cases or other cases involving commercial drivers, the defendant will be not the driver of the vehicle, but the company… Read More »
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If a car accident happens while a person is driving a vehicle in the scope of his or her work, then the employer could be liable for any injuries that result. This is a common issue in situations where a commercial vehicle or truck driver causes an accident, but can arise anytime a business has… Read More »