California · Evidence Code
EVID §669: (a) The failure of a person to exercise due care is presumed if: (1) He violated a statute, ordinance, or regulation of a public entity; (2) The violation proximately caused death or injury to person
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Failure to exercise due care is presumed when someone violates a statute, ordinance, or regulation and that violation proximately causes death or injury to a person.
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