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dangerous situation

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A quick definition of dangerous situation:

Term: Dangerous Situation

Definition: A dangerous situation is when someone is in a position where they could get hurt or injured, and they can't get out of it by just being careful. For example, if someone is driving and they end up in the path of a train, they might not be able to avoid getting hit even if they try to be careful. This is called a dangerous situation.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A dangerous situation is a circumstance where there is a risk of harm or injury to a person or property. In legal terms, it refers to a situation where a plaintiff operating a motor vehicle has reached a perilous position that cannot be escaped by the exercise of ordinary care, under the last-clear-chance doctrine.

Example: A driver is texting on their phone while driving and fails to notice a pedestrian crossing the street. The pedestrian is in a dangerous situation because they are at risk of being hit by the car. If the driver does not take evasive action to avoid hitting the pedestrian, they may be held liable for any injuries or damages caused.

Explanation: The example illustrates a dangerous situation where a person's safety is at risk due to the actions of another person. The pedestrian is in a vulnerable position and cannot escape the danger on their own. The driver has a duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid causing harm to others, and if they fail to do so, they may be held responsible for any resulting injuries or damages.

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RoaldDahl
16:05
dodged the mich r wave what does this mean
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
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@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
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@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
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thank you!!!! i hope it means something
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IrishDinosaur
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Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
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I got the same NDLS email
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I think the user profiles are broken
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Any word out of Notre Dame?
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Only the invitation to apply for LSE
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Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
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when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
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