Duty of Every Driver
- Jeff Rabb
Every driver has certain responsibilities when they decide to get behind the wheel to drive. Drivers have the duty to obey traffic signals, keep a proper lookout for pedestrians, keep a lookout for other vehicles, and maintain their vehicle in good working order. Basically, they have the duty to exercise reasonable care. These duties seem very simple and obvious, but people break these rules every day. When people ignore these basic rules, car accidents happen that can change someone’s life forever.
The two most common types of car accidents are rear-end accidents and left turn accidents. A rear end accident occurs when one vehicle runs into the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle that rear-ends someone is presumed to be at fault. A left turn accident occurs when a driver turns left in front of another vehicle. Under that scenario, the driver that turned left is presumed to be at fault. When someone is presumed to be at fault, it means that they now have the burden of proving that they were not at fault.
With offices throughout the state, Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers represent individuals in Baton Rouge and throughout Louisiana who have been injured. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident Baton Rouge or anywhere in Louisiana, contact the attorneys at Dudley DeBosier for a free consultation.


