Accessorial Liability
Accessorial liability, a legal mechanism holding third parties accountable for 'legal injury', has garnered attention recently in the case of Jennifer Crumbley, the first US parent convicted of manslaughter over a mass shooting carried out by her child. A jury found Crumbley guilty of involuntary manslaughter for failing to prevent her son from committing a deadly school shooting. This raises an intriguing question: What if similar liability is extended to individuals knowingly allowing drunk or impaired drivers to operate vehicles? Imagine if those who enable dangerous behaviour behind the wheel faced legal repercussions. Licensed venues or private homeowners, for instance, could be held responsible for intoxicated individuals leaving their premises and driving if their actions result in death or serious injury. Such game-changing legislation could incentivise more people to speak up and step in, potentially preventing tragic road deaths. Link to the news article: https://lnkd.in/gu6iVkMh. Let's ignite discussion around innovative solutions for road safety. Together, we can change the mindset for safer roads and communities. Making dangerous driving socially unacceptable. 🛣️ hashtag#RoadSafety hashtag#LegalReform hashtag#AccessorialLiability hashtag#RoadSafety hashtag#VictimImpactPanel hashtag#SaferRoads hashtag#DrivingChange hashtag#transportnsw hashtag#rtsgnsw
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