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Can the amount charged against defendant in a civil suit be reduced? Defendant fell asleep causing accident. Subsequent sleep study diagnosed apnea.
Asked on Mar 29th, 2012 on Automobile Accidents - Washington
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Defendant fell asleep while driving and caused the accident. Defendant underwent a sleep study and was found to have sleep apnea and now must use a CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure, a particular type of ventilation (breathing) therapy) machine with breathing mask, nightly. It has been monitored for 6 months and defendant is complying nightly.
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If a defendant falls asleep at the wheel and causes an accident that defendant is liable for any damages he or she causes to an injured plaintiff. The amount of damages is reduced only if the plaintiff was partially at fault.
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Answered on Mar 29th, 2012 at 12:56 PM