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Preventable accident

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by haider99, Nov 17, 2016.

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  1. Nov 17, 2016 #1
    haider99

    haider99 Medium Load Member

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    Hi,

    My driver had a preventable accident the other day and because its "preventable" there is a $6500 deductible.

    Now my question is, is the driver liable for the deductible or atleast part of it? I do have to pay his wages for 2 weeks.

    Thanks
     
    haider99, Nov 17, 2016
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  3. Nov 17, 2016 #2
    not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    Why would the driver be liable for any part of the deductible? Is he a part owner? Does he get a share of any expected profits too?
     
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  4. Nov 17, 2016 #3
    special-k

    special-k Road Train Member

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    Nope. The joys of being a small fleet owner.
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2016 #4
    belowspeedlimit

    belowspeedlimit Medium Load Member

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    Driver not liable. It's on the owner. You.
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2016 #5
    haider99

    haider99 Medium Load Member

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    Even though the accident is his fault?

    What about in situations where driver do damage to the truck whike driving?
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2016 #7
    liner

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    Yes . That's why you have insurance.
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2016 #7
    special-k

    special-k Road Train Member

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    Even though its his fault yes.
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2016 #8
    BUMBACLADWAR

    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Na..you get "stuck in the shorts".Its a business loss on your taxes,no big deal really,but the driver? Are you gonna keep him running?
     
    BUMBACLADWAR, Nov 17, 2016
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  11. Nov 17, 2016 #9
    haider99

    haider99 Medium Load Member

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    When driver damages the truck while driving...he is liable for the damages...correct?
     
    haider99, Nov 17, 2016
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  12. Nov 17, 2016 #10
    BUMBACLADWAR

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    Well,if he hits a gate post,tree limb or something,you can get him for the deductible(if he wants to keep his job) deduct it out of several pay checks.But,if its a real accident,its on the insurance
     
    BUMBACLADWAR, Nov 17, 2016
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