Sneeze Alleged to Cause Crash and Injuries

Mike Schneider

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Last Tuesday Mary McClinn, 23, of Wasilla drove her SUV into a school bus. The road was straight, and the weather and visibility were just fine. Her passenger, Jesse Earls, 26, of Wasilla was seriously injured in the late afternoon crash. Her excuse? She was sneezing, and when she recovered from the sneeze, it was too late. Sneezing can be caused by a reflex to light, and other factors beyond the driver's control, but if you have been sneezing from a cold or allergy, it can still be argued that you decision to drive under those conditions was negligent. If the jury believes the act was involuntary and not reasonably anticipated, there may be no claim.