What Is Comparative Negligence?
Often, multiple parties could bear some fault in an accident, including accidents involving bicycles. The legal concept of comparative negligence may apply in these situations. Comparative negligence allows the courts to determine the level of fault of each party in an accident. Though both parties could share responsibility, one party will often hold a higher percentage of responsibility.
Drivers are legally obligated to take reasonable actions to ensure the safety of bicyclists, such as following all traffic laws and paying attention. A vast majority of Collin County bicycle wrecks may be the result of drivers’ negligent actions.
Bicyclists also are subject to the rules of the road, and failure to adhere to these laws could leave to a bicyclist sharing the fault of an accident. This shared fault could alter an individual’s potential damage award.