Legal Question in Personal Injury in Louisiana

A Personal injuy lawsuit.

Can a company be held liable for thier driver, driving the company truck if hes on a lunch break?


Asked on 2/16/07, 3:22 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stewart Michael D. Stewart

Re: A Personal injuy lawsuit.

Depends. But very possible.

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Answered on 2/16/07, 4:12 pm
Steven Meyer CPLS, P.A.

Re: A Personal injuy lawsuit.

If the employee is authorized to take a lunch break, then it is likely that the company is responsible. The insurance company for the truck will provide attorneys to defend the case.

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Answered on 2/16/07, 7:39 pm
Hardy Parkerson Retired Attorney; now Law Professor

Re: A Personal injuy lawsuit.

Deqr LawGuru Friend,

Simple question. Simple answer: yes. Now, given more facts, it could be that the answer may vary some; but, as a general rule: yes.

Sincerely,

Hardy Parkerson, Atty.

Lake Charles, LA

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Answered on 2/17/07, 12:15 am


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