The owner of a corner lot allowed a hedge on his property to become overgrown, obstructing the view of motorists at that corner. two motorists were driving inattentively and each ran a stop sign at the intersection bordering the lot. their cars collided in the intersection and one of the motorists was injured. she sued the owner of the lot. the jury determined that the lot owner was 10% at fault and each of the motorists was 45% at fault. will the injured motorist recover damages from the lot owner?

YES, because the lot owner must have foreseen that the hedge is a possible hazard to motorists and other road users.

Explanation: The injured motorists will recover damages from the lot owner because he must have foreseen that the hedge is capable of causing injuries to both motorists. Once he failed to do so the law permits that the motorists can recover damages from the lot owner. It is advised that all lot or property owners should observe and take necessary precautions to prevent any form of obstructions to motorists or other road users.