Am I responsible for crashing the company truck?
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Am I responsible for crashing the company truck?
My friend started his own trucking LLC.
I work for him. I hit a clearance
overpass and the insurance company said
it was totaled. He is making payments on
the truck too. At time of crash employer
was present, as we were looking at the
GPS. The towing cost was around 2600
dollars. Im also on with the company’s
vehicle insurance. Now my wages are
being withheld, saying that I have to
make it back. Am I responsible for if
and anything?
Asked on April 18, 2019 under Accident Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you are responsible for crashing the company truck, based on what you write. Any driver who is driving carelessly when he or she hits something and damages another's vehicle is liable or responsible for the cost of the damage. You hit a stationary object: an overpass. It is by definition negligent or careless to hit a stationary object. Therefore, you were at fault and are responsible for the damage.
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