Tag: negligence
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Negligence Lawyer U.: Tree Crushes Car
Tree Falls On Car, Injuring Passenger. Was Driver Responsible? An unusual negligence lawyer case: On April 16, 2011, at about 7:00 p.m., Louise Gorrie was a passenger in a car driven by Mary Allen. As Allen was slowing down to allow Gorrie to exit, a tree fell on the car’s roof and windshield. Gorrie claimed she suffered permanent…
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Act of God as a Defense to Negligence
Is An Act Of God A Defense To A Personal Injury Lawsuit For Negligence? An act of God is defined by the law as an extraordinary and unexpected manifestation of the forces of nature. Or, as an inevitable necessity that could not be prevented by reasonable human foresight and care. Can an act of God…