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When Fault Isn't Black and White
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When cars crash, blame isn’t always clear-cut. A driver pulling out from a side street might seem at fault, but if the car on the main road was speeding and had plenty of time to react, both drivers could share responsibility under contributory negligence. This legal concept splits fault when both parties contributed to the accident. The real challenge? Traffic cops must understand the difference between reckless and careless driving—and analyze reaction times and stopping distances to assign fair blame, not just pick the obvious culprit.
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