Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Okay I'm behind this truck and I notice the sign that reads, "Not responsible for stone damage to your vehicle" Is that all it takes is a sign and if a stone hits my windshield and cracks it they're not responsible? Is it that easy?? Any lawyers want to weigh in on this? I'm curious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 In California that sign wouldn't matter. BUT, the way these buttheads get around it is they don't put business names on their trucks and civilians can't track license numbers back to companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 19 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: In California that sign wouldn't matter. BUT, the way these buttheads get around it is they don't put business names on their trucks and civilians can't track license numbers back to companies. This truck had painted on the side doors Valley Ford, also those huge mudflaps said the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Argggghhhhh... I had a passenger vehicle, on a high rise bridge well over two seconds ahead of me, throw up a rock that chipped my windshield yesterday. We were also pelted by passenger vehicles in northern Wyoming on our recent trip. Didn't seem to matter how far behind we followed or how slow (within reason) we were going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORNERY OAF Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 That sign isn't worth the paint used to make it....in ohio it's called "unsecure load" and yes, they are responsible for anything they are hauling that damages another vehicle. Now proving it came from him and showing damage is a whole nother kettle of fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 In Alabama: If it comes off the bed of the truck, it's an unsecured load, and the operator is responsible. If it comes from the wheels/tires, it's a road hazard, and the operator is not responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 We had a guy try to use that... His load wasn't covered/tarped tightly. Although this doesn't mean it CAN'T happen, just that untarped, the guy was neglegent... Winshield paid for. Also had driver side window blown out by mowing crew!! Thought I had been shot at! As I turned around to go back, the supervisor behind the mower stepped from his truck with the number to call and submit for my replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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