Accident in Boise, Idaho
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09-30-2017, 11:45 AM
#183
09-30-2017, 12:04 PM
#184
Your post reminds me of an article I read a couple years ago about not using the word "accident" when describing auto crashes. The recommendation was to replace "accident" with "incident" or "crash", since "accident" can be read by some as a term exonerating the person responsible. For example if a person ignores the warning at a gas pump regarding smoking while filling a car up with gas, is it an accident when the fuel tank ignites. Changing semantics is meant to shake people out of the implicit "nobody’s at fault" attitude that the word “accident” conveys.
09-30-2017, 03:56 PM
#185
That was an accident waiting to happen, not simply an accident. Or as our lawyer friends would say, a 100% at-fault accident. He he. Big difference. To add insult to injury, most would label that driver as a d bag who doesn't know how to drive. This is my last post on this thread, as it ran its course. Hope we all learned the same lesson here: DO NOT ever engage in that kind of foolish crap folks, even if you think you can control your car. That behavior is likely to kill such events in the future out of fear of liability, and it'd be a shame. Have a great weekend everybody.
09-30-2017, 04:41 PM
#186
IMO, actions people take that precipitate an event have a bearing on whether I consider something purely an accident or not. There is a continuum between accident and on-purpose in my book. This type of thing falls clearly in the middle IMO.
09-30-2017, 08:34 PM
#187
Rennlist Member
So if I get hammered drunk and then plow through a crowd of people, you'd consider that an accident?
IMO, actions people take that precipitate an event have a bearing on whether I consider something purely an accident or not. There is a continuum between accident and on-purpose in my book. This type of thing falls clearly in the middle IMO.
IMO, actions people take that precipitate an event have a bearing on whether I consider something purely an accident or not. There is a continuum between accident and on-purpose in my book. This type of thing falls clearly in the middle IMO.
09-30-2017, 10:05 PM
#188
So if I get hammered drunk and then plow through a crowd of people, you'd consider that an accident?
IMO, actions people take that precipitate an event have a bearing on whether I consider something purely an accident or not. There is a continuum between accident and on-purpose in my book. This type of thing falls clearly in the middle IMO.
IMO, actions people take that precipitate an event have a bearing on whether I consider something purely an accident or not. There is a continuum between accident and on-purpose in my book. This type of thing falls clearly in the middle IMO.
09-30-2017, 10:17 PM
#189
So if I get hammered drunk and then plow through a crowd of people, you'd consider that an accident?
IMO, actions people take that precipitate an event have a bearing on whether I consider something purely an accident or not. There is a continuum between accident and on-purpose in my book. This type of thing falls clearly in the middle IMO.
IMO, actions people take that precipitate an event have a bearing on whether I consider something purely an accident or not. There is a continuum between accident and on-purpose in my book. This type of thing falls clearly in the middle IMO.
The traditional common law definition comes from the oft-cited words in Fenton v. Thorley: "The word accident is not a technical legal term with a clearly defined meaning. Speaking generally, but with reference to legal liabilities, an accident means any unintended and unexpected occurrence which produces hurt or loss.
09-30-2017, 10:49 PM
#190
Key word in your sentence is your opinion right? Not being a smart ***, but serious your opinion is not a matter of fact that states what the true definition means.
The traditional common law definition comes from the oft-cited words in Fenton v. Thorley: "The word accident is not a technical legal term with a clearly defined meaning. Speaking generally, but with reference to legal liabilities, an accident means any unintended and unexpected occurrence which produces hurt or loss.
The traditional common law definition comes from the oft-cited words in Fenton v. Thorley: "The word accident is not a technical legal term with a clearly defined meaning. Speaking generally, but with reference to legal liabilities, an accident means any unintended and unexpected occurrence which produces hurt or loss.
10-01-2017, 12:08 AM
#191
Nordschleife Master
I would normally volunteer to educate and clarify but... uh no thanks.
Maverick and Archimedes are on the right track though. They can pm me if they want and a few others who have been decent for clarification so they clearly understand the legal principles and their relationships if they have interest. The rest of you guys (and you know who you are) are on your own.
Maverick and Archimedes are on the right track though. They can pm me if they want and a few others who have been decent for clarification so they clearly understand the legal principles and their relationships if they have interest. The rest of you guys (and you know who you are) are on your own.
Last edited by Waxer; 10-01-2017 at 12:48 PM.
10-01-2017, 06:34 PM
#193
Rennlist Member
This thread had me at “douchenozzle”. Game over.
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