Imputed Negligence
Imputed negligence means that under certain conditions, the negligence of one person can be attributed to another. Several examples can illustrate this principle. First, an employer–employee relationship may exist where the employee is acting on behalf of the employer. The negligent act of an employee can be imputed to the employer. Therefore, if you are driving a car to deliver a package for your employer and negligently injure another motorist, your employer could be held liable for your actions.
Second, many states have some type of vicarious liability law, by which a motorist’s negligence is imputed to the vehicle’s owner. For example, if the driver is acting as an agent for the owner of the vehicle, the owner can be held ...
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