Ryan case

When driving his car in Georgetown, Ryan called and talked with his
wife though his mobile phone without the use of hands-free device.
While talking, he lost control over his car and eventually hit a walking
pedestrian.

- Ryan is liable under criminal law. This is because he has violated the
rules of driving. It is an offends against the state.

- The pedestrian should pursue this matter to the criminal courts in order
to recover his losses and injuries. When the matter is brought to the criminal
court , an accused may be convicted if he is guilty and acquitted if he is
innocent. By the time when the accused is convicted, he will be fined or
go through the imprisonment, or both. The pedestrian can sue the drivers
for the medical expenses and the pain and sufferings caused by the reckless
driver.