I see rigs and such on the highways driving around tossing debris on other cars. I personally have had my windshield cracked from this but have never pursued a legal course of action.
I have seen that some of the trucks have a sign on them that say "Not responsible for broken windshields" or some such. With the "Keep back 200 feet" disclaimer, I can understand, but is there some limit to this defense? Is it even defensible?
2006-12-12 16:08:38 · 12 answers · asked by frenzee2000 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
To negate all the stupid responses, the truck driver is responsible for securing his load - it has to stay on the truck whether it is a pebble or a rock. This is why a lot of open beds have to have a tarp fitted. The "not responsible" signs are a crock. The idea is to suggest that you have no recourse against a carrier that has an insecure load. Therefore, you have a right to claim against anything that falls off another vehicle and damages your person or vehicle.
2006-12-12 17:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by Spike F 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Broken Windshields
2016-12-14 19:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by donegan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spike F is right, and to add on to this, they must have rock deflectors, often known as mudflaps. The simple fact is the truck driver, and you as well, are responsible for what your vehicle is throwing or dropping. I would usually say though, if you where following close enough to read those signs, you where probably tailgating and that is also illegal. The sad thing now, is good luck proving that the rock was thrown at your car by the truck and that you where not tailgating. I myself have had a couple cracked windshields from this, and I was not tailgating so it happens.
2006-12-12 22:04:31 · answer #3 · answered by ogreB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unbelievably no, there not responsible because like you have said many have signs informing on how far to stay back due to debris. Even if the trucks or any other form of big-rig do not have signs it's really your word against there's and trying to plead your case probably would not get you anywhere with out evidence other than a broken windshield. Sounds crazy, but hey it's america.
2006-12-12 16:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by jtbigz_ga 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its the carriers way of trying to avoid responsibility. If the law or ordinance states that these trucks must be covered, then the truck company is negligent. Call your local police, or DOT to inform yourself on the laws in your city and state. In most cases, the company is liable for material falling from their trucks and causing damage to other vehicles.
2016-03-17 21:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big rigs.. toss small rocks and stuff on all roads.. So any time your behind one or in the next lane you can get paint dings and cracked glass.. never follow one closer than 50ft..
2006-12-12 16:20:10 · answer #6 · answered by cintinightbird2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO truck are not Liable for broken wind sheid thats is that your insarnce is for I drove a truck for 17 years .
2006-12-12 16:14:57 · answer #7 · answered by Jeffery L 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hey, I passed you yesterday on the road and you owe me $650 for my broken window! How soon until you can pay up???
E-mail me for payment address.....
2006-12-12 16:24:51 · answer #8 · answered by Mark in NE Indiana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you responsible for broken windsheilds?
2006-12-12 16:10:41 · answer #9 · answered by Master John 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trucks should have their own freakin freeway.
2006-12-12 16:10:17 · answer #10 · answered by J3Buckets 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋