2007-10-12 03:22:47 · 7 answers · asked by rich b 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
The state isn't liable when you hit other vehicles, how could they possibly be liable for you hitting a wild animal?
2007-10-12 03:34:55 · answer #1 · answered by Fo Sho! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why, was the bear ordered by the state to go after your car? Was the bear dropped off by a state animal transport in the middle of the highway? Was the bear hypnotized in a secret lab and sent out to run into cars? Was the bear an employee of the state? If the answers are all no, you have no case. That is what comprehensive insurance is for.
2007-10-13 03:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. Then the state would be liable for anytime someone hits an animal on the interstate. The state has no actual control over animals. I'm sure they could build something to keep all animals and birds away, but that would be impractical.
2007-10-12 10:29:16 · answer #3 · answered by Tina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No the state is not liable. That is why you have car insurance. The state cannot be liable when you hit a wild animal. Just ask the thousands of people who hit deer.
2007-10-12 11:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only if the bear was driving a state vehicle and was impaired while driving.
2007-10-12 11:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it escaped from the state-owned zoo because the bars where inadequate, yes.
If it was a wild bear, no.
2007-10-12 18:39:18 · answer #6 · answered by StephenWeinstein 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are.
The bear did not hit you.
You hit the bear.
2007-10-12 19:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋