When a driver trys to take a 13' trailer through a 12'6" overpass, and ties up a highway, could you file a claim for your lost time stuck in traffic to his insurance company?
2006-09-09 17:20:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm not speaking of a few minute hold up. But, when you get stuck for an hour, why should you suffer for somebodys else's stupidity?
2006-09-09 17:34:36 · update #1
I feel that you would be in a losing situation as far as going at it toward the insurance company. I would personally go after the person or the company of the driver.
I am a professional truck driver myself. All professional truck drivers know that the standard height of a tractor-trailer is 13' 6". I have seen more times then I can count, a tractor-trailer topped by going under a low clearance bridge. I've had hoods taken off my truck and mirrors busted by inexperienced drivers in truck stops. Now, I'm all for helping out a fellow truck driver, but the quality of truck drivers that companies are hiring aren't what I would call "qualified" drivers.
I say go after the driver or the company personally. I'd doubt if you would win anything but it just might open the eyes of the CEO's of trucking companies to look a little harder at the quality of driver they are hiring.
2006-09-09 17:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lonewolf 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sadly, we can't sue. Every time I'm stuck in traffic, I fantasize about having a flying car. When i was a kid (back in the 1950s) they told us we'd have flying cars by the year 2000. Ha! Anyway, I've decided that only I should have a flying car, because otherwise some idiot will cut me off when I'm flying or get his car stuck in a tree or something. So it should just be me, soaring above the traffic jam, waving and yelling "So long, suckers!" Sorry, I guess that wasn't really an answer to your question, but I'm kinda tired and I went off on a tangent. Besides the dumb driver who ties up the highway, I also hate all the rubberneckers who have to slow down to take in the scene, meaning that the one lane that's still open slows down to a trickle too.
2006-09-10 00:33:13 · answer #2 · answered by just♪wondering 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, I do it all the time and have made millions from it. As a matter of fact I am coming out with a new book "How to make millions of dollars sitting in traffic". I can sell you an advance copy if you would like.
2006-09-10 00:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by BrokenRomeo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can this is America land of the frivolous lawsuits, just keep in mind they guy who held up traffic can file a counter suit for his time in court
2006-09-10 00:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by GodBlessAmerica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can always file a claim, and the company will deny it.
2006-09-10 00:22:01 · answer #5 · answered by Califrich 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only in Seattle.
That town is pro-active!
2006-09-10 00:28:18 · answer #6 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think so. I don;t think there is insurance against stupidity.
2006-09-10 00:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by justmeinNC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You wish
2006-09-10 00:22:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats very doubtfull. life is life, without delays or problems we wouldn't be who we are. and besides people make mistakes.
2006-09-10 00:22:27 · answer #9 · answered by Sun And Sky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish
2006-09-10 00:24:24 · answer #10 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋