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