The Lawsuit

2022-2023

Most of us have probably experienced a situation like this: it’s raining, the wind is trying to turn our umbrella inside out, we’re dodging puddles on the sidewalk, and we’re approaching a pedestrian crossing when suddenly, dirty water unexpectedly splashes us, soaking our clothes, drenching our face, and sticking our hair together. Can the driver responsible for such an incident face more serious consequences than just receiving critical words from the drenched pedestrian? The answer to this question is not straightforward because there are many different legislative scenarios for addressing such a situation. On a rainy day, it’s very easy to splash a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk. This offence carries a hefty fine, but the fine is just the beginning of the consequences that may affect the driver…