Dart-outs
A dart-out accident can make life difficult—we can help
In the eyes of the law, children are not expected to have the same decision making capabilities and judgment of adults. When a ball rolls into the street or a pet dog breaks free of its leash and runs off, children may not be aware of their surroundings and may dart out into the road.
It can be complicated to establish the driver's responsibility in dart-out accidents.
Some questions include:
- Was the driver observing the speed limit?
- Was the driver distracted, such as by sending a text message?
- Was the driver under the influence of alcohol?
- Does the driver have a history of reckless conduct?
- Could the driver be expected to know that children were likely to be in the area?
Turn to the experienced attorneys at the Law Offices of James Morris for guidance in proceeding with your claim.
The dart-out accident injured your son or daughter. Our experience can help get you back on track. Call today.
A childhood injury may have occurred several years ago, but that is a small amount of time compared to your child's lifetime of coping with the effects. New York law allows for an extended period of recovery for damages as the statutes of limitations on an injury to a child may not begin to be tolled until that child turns 18. If you have any questions at all about recovering damages from a childhood injury, contact us today for your free case evaluation at (800) 477-9044.
