Ronald Rawls and Zabian Bailey were in an auto accident in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Bailey rear-ended Rawls at a stoplight. Evidence showed it was more likely than not that Bailey failed to apply his brakes in time to avoid the collision, failed to turn his vehicle to avoid the collision, failed to keep his vehicle under control, and was inattentive to his surroundings. Rawls filed a suit in a Connecticut state court against his insurance company, Progressive Northern Insurance Co., to obtain benefits under an underinsured motorist clause, alleging that Bailey had been negligent. Could Rawls collect?

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Emiliano Haas

15 January, 22:37

Ronald Rawls and Zabian Bailey were in an auto accident in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Bailey rear-ended Rawls at a stoplight. Evidence showed it was more likely than not that Bailey failed to apply his brakes in time to avoid the collision, failed to turn his vehicle to avoid the collision, failed to keep his vehicle under control, and was inattentive to his surroundings. Rawls filed a suit in a Connecticut state court against his insurance company, Progressive Northern Insurance Co., to obtain benefits under an underinsured motorist clause, alleging that Bailey had been negligent. Could Rawls collect?

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James Jackson · Answer 1

Yes, Rawls could collect.

Explanation:

It is possible that Rawls collects damages due to negligence. This is due to the fact that the main cause of the accident was not substantiated by the Progressive Northern Insurance Company. The company claimed that the accident could have been caused by a series of events and the company was also not certain about the main cause of the accident.

Justice Hartman · Answer 2

Yes, Rawls could collect and claim settlement from Northern Insurance Co.

Explanation:

Rawl could claim for settlement since it can be evidently prover that the accident was not as a result of his negligence.