Liability & Negligence

Negligent Entrustment

Liability for entrusting a dangerous item (like a vehicle) to someone known to be reckless or incompetent.

In Personal Injury Cases

If someone lends their car to a driver they know is dangerous, they may be liable for accidents that driver causes.

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Legal responsibility imposed on one party for the actions of another, such as an employer for employee conduct.

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