Motorcyclist Dies After Backhoe Accident

Sach Oliver — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:46:42 GMT

A driver of a backhoe failed to yield while turning west onto Huntsville road from Stonebridge and struck a motorcyclist last week in Fayetteville according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Sadly, the motorcyclist, Glen Fleeman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police cited the backhoe driver, Kevin Jordan, for failure to yield.

The backhoe is owned by Fayetteville Mechanical and had been contracted to another company when the accident occurred. Who is the other company?

The reason I ask is because the term vicarious liability or respondeat superior may be applicable to this situation. Respondeat superior is a doctrine in tort law that makes a master liable for the wrong of the servant. More specifically, the doctrine makes an employer or principal liable for the wrong of an employee or agent if it was committed within the scope of employment or agency. The “other company” may or may not be liable. We would have to know more about the situation.

We should keep the people involved in this wreck in our prayers and offer our deepest condolences for the family of Mr. Fleeman.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Sach Oliver

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Sach Oliver — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:43:48 GMT

This is just a friendly reminder to all our drivers out on the highways in Northwest Arkansas this week and weekend...PLEASE SLOW DOWN A LITTLE FOR ALL OUR GUEST BIKERS.

It is tempting to drive in that normal fast pace life we live in today. However, this weekend we have hundreds of thousands of guest in our home (NWA) and they are all riding dangerous, life threatening motorcycles. Some folks complain about all the noise and traffic and that is ok to be concerned. On the other hand, please keep in mind the enormous positive impact Bikes, Blues,and Barbecue has on our economy. Hands down, there is no question, this event is great for us.

When a car or truck is negligent and strikes a motorcycle it likely the biker will suffer serious or life changing injuries or death. Compared to the same negligence by the car or truck when hitting another vehicle, it might only cause a minor injury. So let's all slow down a little and Bikers...WEAR YOUR HELMETS.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Sach Oliver

Bentonville Personal Injury Lawyer - Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclist Dies After Backhoe Accident

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