Drexhage, speeding illegally, passed a car being driven safely by Dan Riley, and then swerved too closely in front of him. Riley reacted to avoid the collision he sensed by slamming on his brakes. His car skidded off the highway, spun around, and struck a heavy guardrail and post. He was injured and his car was badly damaged. Is Drexhage liable?

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Drexhage, speeding illegally, passed a car being driven safely by Dan Riley, and then swerved too closely in front of him. Riley reacted to avoid the collision he sensed by slamming on his brakes. His car skidded off the highway, spun around, and struck a heavy guardrail and post. He was injured and his car was badly damaged. Is Drexhage liable?​

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The Answer of Drexhage, speeding illegally, passed a car being driven safely by Dan Riley, and then swerved too closely in front of him. Riley reacted to avoid the collision he sensed by slamming on his brakes. His car skidded off the highway, spun around, and struck a heavy guardrail and post. He was injured and his car was badly damaged. Is Drexhage liable?​

Drexhage, Speeding Illegally, Passed a Car Being Driven Safely by Dan