Tag: strict liability

December 22, 2010

Killed Hawaii biker’s friends find hit-and-run driver

EDITOR’S NOTE: While I am in majestic St. Louis, Missouri, for the holidays, I will be posting interesting bike links and urging discussion. I’ll still be writing, but at a reduced rate. Feel free to comment on this link or treat this page like an open thread to discuss whatever is on your Seattle biking…
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tagged: hawaii, strict liability, vulnerable users bill, zachary manago
September 2, 2010

Who should be liable in a collision?

Well, in much of Europe, the vehicle type more likely to cause an injury is always assumed liable in an accident until proven otherwise. They call it “strict liability,” and the philosophy makes sense. After all, the more dangerous your vehicle is, the more responsibility you have to be careful. From Copenhagenize:
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tagged: copenhagenize, strict liability, vulnerable users bill