Legal Question in Personal Injury in Michigan

Someone I know may be driving illegally. The organization he works for has a vehicle requiring a CDL class C license and a P endorsement. If he's caught, I already know that he'd receive a ticket and his company's vehicle could be impounded. My question: If he was driving without the correct license, and say was involved in an accident, would that organization be liable? Also, would his passengers at that time have a case for making a law suit if they we're injured?


Asked on 1/10/11, 4:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

If he is driving for work, and at the time of the accident, he IS working, his employer is liable for any injuries/damages.

If his passengers are part of his employment (ie he drives a bus and they are a bus passenger) the passengers always have a case against the carrier.

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Answered on 1/16/11, 6:50 am


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