Vehicular Liability

/ˌviːɪkjʊlər laɪəˈbɪləti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legal responsibility for harm or damage caused by the use or operation of a motor vehicle.
    The plaintiff claimed vehicular liability for the injuries sustained in the car accident.

Commentary

Vehicular liability commonly arises in tort law and insurance claims; precise attribution of fault and compliance with traffic regulations often affect liability determinations.

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