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Understanding Responsibility in Swerving Accidents and the Legal Consequences for Drivers

Summary by Legal Desire
Swerving is often a split-second reaction to danger. It can prevent one crash but cause another, raising challenging questions about fault and responsibility. Courts must weigh the driver’s quick decision against their duty to keep others safe. This blog examines how duty of care, sudden emergency defenses, and comparative negligence affect swerving accidents. 1. Duty of Care and the “ Sudden Emergency” Doctrine Every driver must take reasonable…
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Legal Desire broke the news in on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
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