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Woman’s Cycling Fall Prompts “No Contact” Liability Debate in China: Official Explanation Defends Ruling
A recent “no-contact” traffic incident in Hubei, China, involving a scooter driver falling without colliding with a car, has sparked debate about liability. While the scooter driver was primarily responsible for violating traffic laws, the car driver (“YangYang”) received secondary responsibility for failing to yield, sparking controversy. Legal experts emphasize that liability in “no-contact” accidents depends on establishing a causal link between a party’s actions and the resulting damage, not necessarily physical contact. This case highlights the complexities of determining responsibility in such situations and the importance of demonstrating negligence.
