Negligent Driving
Suits arising from automobile accidents are generally grounded in negligence claims. A person is negligent if they fail to act as an ordinary, reasonable person under similar circumstances. Thus, a non-negligent driver uses reasonable care to avoid collisions. A jury generally determines whether a driver conformed with the "reasonable person" standard of care. A jury may consider the degree to which the driver adhered to traffic laws, whether the driver evaluated the weather and road conditions, and whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs