Truck Accident Law Knowledge Flashcards
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What is the minimum liability insurance generally required for most interstate carriers hauling non-hazardous freight?
Answer: $750,000
FMCSA generally requires a minimum of $750,000 in liability coverage for general freight carriers.
Which party may be liable when defective brakes from a manufacturer cause a truck crash?
Answer: The brake manufacturer under product liability
A parts manufacturer can be liable under product liability for defective components that cause a crash.
A theory holding a company liable for hiring a driver with a known dangerous record is called what?
Answer: Negligent hiring
Negligent hiring (and negligent retention) holds a carrier liable for employing an unfit or dangerous driver.
What is 'cargo shift' as a cause of truck accidents?
Answer: Improperly secured load moving during transit
An improperly loaded or secured cargo can shift, causing loss of control or rollover.
Who is typically responsible for ensuring cargo is properly loaded and secured?
Answer: The carrier, driver, and sometimes the shipper/loader
Liability for improper loading can fall on the carrier, driver, or the shipper/loading company depending on who handled it.
What does an 'underride' truck accident refer to?
Answer: A car sliding under a truck's trailer
An underride occurs when a smaller vehicle slides beneath a truck's trailer, often causing severe injuries.
Federal rules require rear underride guards on trailers primarily to do what?
Answer: Prevent cars from sliding under the trailer
Rear impact (underride) guards are designed to prevent passenger vehicles from sliding beneath a trailer in a rear collision.