What is the standard of care for drivers who fail to stop at the scene of a collision?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Gaebel v. Lipka, 2016 BCSC 2391 (CanLII):
The judge noted that the standard of care for drivers in those circumstances is not one of perfection, citing para. 69 of Hadden v. Lynch, 2008 BCSC 295. In Johns, the defendant admitted that he should not have braked, but that admission was insufficient for the trial judge to find that the defendant failed to meet the standard of care.
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the duty of a servient driver in a collision involving a dominant driver to prevent a collision? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the test for a driver who stops at the scene of a collision to obtain the licence plate number of the other driver? (British Columbia, Canada)
In a collision where a dominant driver has a view of the intersection blocked by a stationary bus, can the dominant driver be found to be contributorily negligent? (British Columbia, Canada)
In a rear-end collision, does the following driver have any responsibility for causing the collision? (British Columbia, Canada)
Can a dominant driver be found contributorily negligent in a collision involving a servient driver? (British Columbia, Canada)
In a collision involving a rear end driver of a semi-trailer truck, is there any inference of negligence against the rear-end driver? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the liability of a driver who is not aware of the presence of an intoxicated pedestrian at the scene of a collision? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the difference between a left turning driver and an oncoming driver in a collision? (British Columbia, Canada)
Is a driver required to anticipate another driver’s actions to avoid a collision? (British Columbia, Canada)
Does a plaintiff have an obligation at the collision scene to identify the driver of the vehicle? (British Columbia, Canada)
