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Finding a Family Vehicle
One of the most daunting parts of buying a new car can be when you have to buy a car that your whole family is going to be riding in; one that should you get in an accident will keep everyone inside safe, but is also stylish and comfortable for those notorious family road trips. Though the way for family likes to travel and the size of your family can have a profound effect on which car works best for you, there are a few things most families can need in their family car that they can find in most styles and types of vehicles. That is why I don't intend to sell every family on a minivan or a Toyota Camry, just make a few distinctions that both protect your family and promote the activities that your family wishes to pursue.
Most families can't get by going on trips in a small "econobox" and at the same time don't want to be stuck driving a giant cargo van to soccer practice every day. Practicality and sportiness both have to make compromises for each other; probably sportiness has to make a great compromise to practicality in the interest of the utility of the vehicle and the safety of your family.
There should really be four standards which affect your decision; safety and safety features, reliability, economy, and personal concerns. First is safety, this is probably the most important issue with the family vehicle because nobody wants to hear about a drunk driver crashing into a family driving to the beach and everyone inside being killed. Sorry for the grotesque image, however it is a scary reality that could happen to anyone. Fortunately you can find the right features in most vehicles to keep your family safe. One important development in the automotive industry is introduction of side curtain airbags; these cushion side impacts and keep glass and debris from shattering into the vehicle where it could injure passengers. Other developments include new stability controls and anti lock brakes as well as traction controls, but the most important issue that needs to be examined is the crash test safety rating that both the government and certain private companies do because these are designed to give the most accurate definition of how your car should react in an accident should it be involved in one.
The next big issue is reliability, nobody wants to end up with a car that breaks down as you drive it off the lot, more importantly is you need a car that is always in condition to be driven in those "family emergencies". Finally is economy, you want something that provides for your needs and the needs of everyone in your family. You also don't want to spend too much money on a car that small children are going to be spilling fruit punch and mashing crackers into the carpet in. Finally, you have to keep in mind your own personal concerns or else no matter how much time you spend looking for the perfect car it might end up being the wrong car for you.
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a pedestrian ran into my vehicle and was injured not badly thank God, but will I have to pay 4 their negligenc?
one night cold rainy no lights, I made all proper turns with signals whole nine yard. Bus coming a pedestrian decided to dart out in front of my vehicle unbeknowingly I hit her. She wasn't badly injured, I phone police with tears in my eyes and ambulance and just covered her with blanket and prayed until they arrived - will I be punished for this through the court system
If you can prove in court that she was jaywalking across the street to catch a bus, then you won't have to pay for her negligence. Pedestrians can't assume that they have the right of way in this instance. Cars will not be able to stop in time to prevent hitting them.
I don't think a judge is going to look favorably on Plaintiff in this case. But you should seek legal counsel in your state to make sure what types of laws would apply in your case. These types of things vary.
EDIT: for those of you using "Right of Way" that doesn't hold water in this case if what the asker is saying is true. Right of Way applies in cases where the pedestrian is following the law. A person who is jaywalking across the street has an assumption of the risk. Someone who is running for a bus is generally not going to be at a cross walk or intersection patiently waiting for the light to change in their favor.