Truck Accident Lawyer Truck Accident Law Knowledge 3

Question 1

What is the minimum liability insurance generally required for most interstate carriers hauling non-hazardous freight?

Accepted Answer

$750,000

Answer

$100,000

Answer

$300,000

Answer

$5,000,000

Question 2

Which party may be liable when defective brakes from a manufacturer cause a truck crash?

Accepted Answer

The brake manufacturer under product liability

Answer

Only the driver

Answer

Only the shipper

Answer

No one

Question 3

A theory holding a company liable for hiring a driver with a known dangerous record is called what?

Accepted Answer

Negligent hiring

Answer

Strict liability

Answer

Contributory fault

Answer

Indemnification

Question 4

What is 'cargo shift' as a cause of truck accidents?

Accepted Answer

Improperly secured load moving during transit

Answer

A change in shipping company

Answer

A type of insurance

Answer

Driver shift change

Question 5

Who is typically responsible for ensuring cargo is properly loaded and secured?

Accepted Answer

The carrier, driver, and sometimes the shipper/loader

Answer

Only the pedestrian

Answer

The DMV

Answer

The insurance adjuster

Question 6

What does an 'underride' truck accident refer to?

Accepted Answer

A car sliding under a truck's trailer

Answer

A truck driving under a bridge

Answer

Underpaid drivers

Answer

A type of underinsurance

Question 7

Federal rules require rear underride guards on trailers primarily to do what?

Accepted Answer

Prevent cars from sliding under the trailer

Answer

Reduce drag

Answer

Improve fuel economy

Answer

Hold cargo straps