Negligence refers to careless or reckless behavior on the part of another individual and/or company. A person can be negligent by having done something or by failing to do something that he or she should have done. Common examples of driver negligence include:
- Exceeding the speed limit or driving at an unsafe speed given the traffic, weather and roadway conditions
- Making an unsafe lane change
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
- Failure to follow the rules of the road such as running a red light or stop sign or failing to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian
- Distracted driving, such as talking on the cell phone or texting while driving
- Failure to maintain one’s vehicle properly