Negligence occurs when a person acts in an irresponsible manner or
fails to take the proper care that circumstances demand. Negligent
actions that result in harm to another individual may result in severe
criminal and civil penalties, as is the case with Teagan Ross Martin,
a 21-year-old man who struck several cyclists with his vehicle while
traveling through Arkansas — killing one person and injuring several
others.
Martin faces charges of negligent homicide in the death of Merritt
Levitan, an 18-year-old cyclist killed in the collision. In addition to
the homicide charge, Martin also faces 13 charges of negligence related
to his conduct when passing cyclists, as well as one charge of careless
and prohibited driving. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Not all cases of negligence are created equal. While some may involve
physical injury to another, others may be less serious in nature and
only involve property damage. However, negligence is one of the primary
means by which the court can establish liability. If you are found to
have committed an offense as the result of negligence, you may face both
criminal and civil penalties and have the possibility of serving jail
time, paying large fines and providing compensation to victims and their
families.
If you believe you’ve been injured or have suffered undue
consequences because of someone else’s negligence, it’s important to
seek professional legal representation to establish a course of action.
If you have been accused of negligence, you need to immediately contact a
lawyer to establish your case and protect your rights.
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