Every driver has a legal duty to conduct themselves in a reasonable manner on the roadways, a duty which extends to all other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Each party must follow the safety rules of the road that are designed to protect us all, and therefore reduce the chances of causing an accident.
A driver can breach this duty in many ways, such as texting behind the wheel, driving while inebriated, neglecting to yield, or not properly stopping at a stop sign. If he or she can demonstrate that a driver breached their duty and that this breach led to a crash, an injured claimant may be able to successfully collect compensation.