No, probably not. In fact, it may make them more liable because it offers proof of their dangerous condition (i.e. "Beware of Dog" signs can often be a deteriment to the dog owner). Sometimes you can argue that there's a waiver of liability (like on the back of parking tickets for a parking ramp or perhaps at a coat check in a restaurant), and certainly the sign poster will argue that, but merely putting up a sign doesn't automatically absolve people.
The issue is whether the harmed party has either "assumed the risk" of injury though his action after knowing of the risk, or whether the party has either through words or conduct waived any claim of liability on the third party. Something in writing is usually better than a sign, but often signs may be enough (i.e. a sign saying "wet floor / caution" displayed clearly may be sufficient to avoid liability for someone who sees the sign and walks on the floor anyway and slips and falls). Your "not responsible for accidents" sign or even "broken windshields" is probably not enough, because it does not give a good enough description of the known risks and how to avoid them (in fact, if you are following the truck, any damage may be unavoidable).
If that were the case, we'd all just wear a sign around our necks saying "not responsible for accidents resulting from any contact you might have with me"!
2006-11-08 03:25:21
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answered by Perdendosi 7
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Not Responsible For Accidents Sign
2016-10-25 04:22:49
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answered by pals 4
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People cannot disclaim responsibility for their negligence but the situation you posed is very different from the question you asked.
Lets say you go to a little league game. Someone hits a ball and it breaks your windshield. Good luck getting them held responsible because you accepted that risk when you parked there. Now if some kid walked up to your car and beat on your windshield with a bat until it broke, that's a different story.
Same thing with your truck situation. If they were negligent and you could prove it, they would have to pay. If you follow closer than you should behind a big truck and something falls off and breaks your windshield, you are subject to comparative negligence. That means that a percentage of fault will be assigned to you and the trucks liability will be reduced accordingly. For instance, it could be 75% their fault for not securing properly or overloading and 25% your fault for following too closely. The cost would be split accordingly.
Their sign acts as a reminder that it's not a good idea to tailgate behind a construction truck because of what might happen. It prompts you to take actions (like leaving adequate distance between your vehicle and theirs) to protect your own interests.
2006-11-08 05:30:37
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answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6
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This Site Might Help You.
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Does posting a "not responsible for accidents" sign actually absolve you from legal responsibility?
I was behind a big construction truck today that had a sign reading "Not responsible for broken windshields" and wondered if that was legally true.
2015-08-15 14:27:22
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answered by Anonymous
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"Not responsible for accidents" & "Not responsible for broken windshields," are two different things. No one can disclaim responsibility for his own negligence. However, it is not negligence if a rock or some other road debris on the open highway is kicked back & damages someone's windshield. It is a common hazard of driving & the lead driver in fact is NOT responsible. The sign iyou saw is just a way of saying "don't follow too closely."
Note that for just this reason, in many states auto insurance policies are required to cover windshield repair & replacement without a deductible.
2006-11-08 05:20:18
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answered by Anonymous
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That's like putting a notice in the paper, "I am not responsible for tjhe debts of my wife".
Not worth very much.
2006-11-08 03:54:30
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answered by Anonymous
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No. They are responsiblr for their equipment and any damage they or it cause. Should your own negligence in not noticing their equipment result in damage or loss to yourself then you would be responsible.
People put these signs up everywhere but it in no way diminishes their responsibility.
2006-11-08 03:26:52
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answered by charlie 2
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Yes they do, for about 10 seconds.
2006-11-08 04:41:09
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answered by bofh772 2
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No! Its simply to intimidate you so you wont sue their butts.
2006-11-08 03:20:38
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answered by djmantx 7
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