Two years after the events in problem 1, Aleksandr is delighted
that he has completed his business degree. In anticipation of
completing his degree, he set aside a portion of his weekly part
time wage to take a cruise around the Pacific Ocean, starting on 10
January 2023. On 8 January 2023, he received a call from his
sister, Anichka, who told him that their mother, Olene, is in
hospital and is in an induced coma because of a life-threatening
illness. In shock, Aleksandr rushed to his new car and drove to the
hospital without his seatbelt secured around him. Although he drove
at the speed limit, he noticed a pedestrian crossing the road when
the pedestrian light was still red. He swerved to avoid the
pedestrian but hit the pedestrian light pole, causing severe and
permanent injuries to himself. Aleksandr is now restricted to a
wheelchair, but he is not entitled to compensation from the
Transport Accident Commission because he had not renewed his car
registration on time.
Question: Would Aleksandr be success in seeking damages from the
pedestrian in negligence?
Two years after the events in problem 1, Aleksandr is delighted that he has completed his business degree. In anticipati
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