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Parked and hit

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by baruchkades, Nov 21, 2021.

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  1. Nov 21, 2021 #1
    baruchkades

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    i recently parked at a truck stop. I knew people in area so i spent the night with them. When came I saw someone had backed into my trailer. Now my company wants me to pay for repairs. What legal rights do I have.
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2021 #2
    Dave_in_AZ

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    You're positive the trailer wasn't damaged prior to it being left at truck stop?

    Lots and lots of equipment gets damaged at that precise moment when it's not attended for some reason :rolleyes:
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2021 #3
    Grumppy

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    Check with the truck stop to see if they have video cameras. If you havent left yet, check with other drivers to see if they have dash cams (or at east walk around & look at windshields for dash cams).

    Used my dash cam video just last week to help get a time line for a girl whose car got hit in our parking area.

    If you'll name the truck stop & location, someone here may have been there last night with a dash cam.
     
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  5. Nov 21, 2021 #4
    buzzarddriver

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    !. How much was the damage?

    2. What does it say in your "contract" or Driver's handbook as to how much do you pay for damage to the vehicle?

    3. Are you a company driver(W-2), L/O, or 1099 driver?
     
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    Puppage

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    That sucks.
     
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    Numb

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    I'm confused.

    I have never had a company say I was responsible for repairs, whether my fault or not.
     
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  9. Nov 21, 2021 #7
    Just passing by

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    One of the many reasons I get permission first to leave equipment unattended on a trip.
     
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  10. Nov 23, 2021 #8
    Jacoooooooo

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    Should be the insurance deductible that is on you. Rest is for the insurance, because they have it, right?
     
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  11. Nov 23, 2021 #9
    buzzarddriver

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    Well, looks like another 1 and done.
     
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    Catmando

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