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Tort Law

The Careless Driver

Context

Marcus, a delivery driver running late, drives through a red light and collides with Priya's legally parked car. Priya, still inside, suffers whiplash and a fractured wrist. She misses six weeks of work as a freelance pianist. Medical evidence confirms the injuries were caused by the collision. Marcus argues Priya should not have been sitting in her car on a busy road.

Step 1. Did Marcus owe Priya a duty of care?

Answer options for step 1