Pedestrian accidents are a serious concern, especially when they occur at night outside designated crosswalk areas. Determining liability in such cases involves a complex analysis of various factors, including state laws, the actions of both the driver and the pedestrian, and the specific circumstances of the accident.

Tyco International Ltd., a diversified manufacturing and service conglomerate, became embroiled in one of the largest corporate scandals in history, leading to a class action lawsuit and significant financial settlements. The roots of Tyco's troubles date back to the late 1990s and early 2000s, during which time the company was involved in a series...

Cendant Corporation, a conglomerate involved in various industries including travel, real estate, and marketing services, faced a major scandal in 1998 when it was revealed that the company had overstated its earnings by nearly $500 million. This revelation led to a significant drop in the company's stock price, causing substantial financial losses...

WorldCom, Inc., once the second-largest long-distance telephone company in the United States, filed for bankruptcy in July 2002 after revelations that it had overstated billions of dollars in earnings. The company admitted to booking billions in line cost expenses as capital investments, an accounting gimmick that hid expenses, inflated cash flow,...