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Determining Fault In A Toronto Car Accident Claim

#AskNadiaCondotta Someone is usually at fault when a car accident happens in Toronto. It is not uncommon for multiple drivers to be at least partially at fault when their negligent behaviour contributes to causing a collision. Drivers must exercise the same standard of care in operating their motor vehicles as would be expected under the same circumstances from a person who is reasonably prudent. The theory behind this is that a reasonably prudent person would maintain control over a vehicle and keep a lookout for others using the roads or hazards in order to avoid doing harm to others. A ... Read more