Dan, a driver for your accounting firm is making deliveries on company time. He stops off for a beer at lunch, drives drunk, and causes an accident. Is your firm liable for the damages and injuries that occur? Why or why not and what factors are an important part of the consideration for liability? How is “scope of employment” an issue? 

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Answer Explanation for reference8 A driving and driving accident can result in traumatic injuries and the death of innocent victims The drunk driver can be charged with a crime and can be held liable ... View the full answer