Auto Accidents

Tort Liability for Highway Maintenance The massive collapse of an interstate highway bridge in Minnesota in 2007 has served as a stark reminder of the problems created by the aging infrastructure in the United States. Numerous less dramatic examples of the consequences of failure to properly maintain and repair highways and associated structures such as … Continue reading Tort Liability for Highway Maintenance →

Theft Coverage in Auto Insurance Policies Motor vehicles are valuable items of personal property that can be readily moved from one place to another if they come into the possession of persons other than their rightful owners or operators. They are highly useful in an intact condition, and they can also be disassembled in order … Continue reading Theft Coverage in Auto Insurance Policies →

Obligation to Cooperate in Motor Vehicle Insurance Most automobile insurance policies have a clause that requires an insured to cooperate with the insurance company. The cooperation clause, also known as the cooperation and assistance provision, requires an insured to act in a manner that does not obstruct an insurance company’s handling of a claim against … Continue reading Obligation to Cooperate in Motor Vehicle Insurance →

Manufacturer Defenses in Automotive Products Liability Cases The basic elements of proof that a plaintiff has to establish in a products liability action against the manufacturer or seller of a motor vehicle are that the vehicle as sold contained a defect that created an unreasonable risk of death, personal injury, or property damage when the … Continue reading Manufacturer Defenses in Automotive Products Liability Cases →

Liability of Car Distributor/Manufacturer in Automobile Accident Cases When an automobile accident occurs, there can be many causes. Some causes can make a car distributor or manufacturer liable for the injuries and damages in an automobile accident case. For instance, a manufacturer can be liable for damages caused by its failure to exercise reasonable care … Continue reading Liability of Car Distributor/Manufacturer in Automobile Accident Cases →