Car accident on the job.
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Car accident on the job.
My son was driving a company truck he was entering a land from the stop
sign and a car came tried to go around but he hit the car nobody was hurt
seriously now That person is trying to sue my son the company.what can
happen my son cannot afford a lawyer.
Asked on September 24, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Oklahoma
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The company is primarily liable since it was the registered owner of the truck your son was driving. The company is also liable for the negligence of an employee which occurred during the course and scope of employment.
The company's insurance carrier will provide it with an attorney at no cost. You should inquire if the attorney provided by the company's insurance carrier will also represent your son at no cost.
If not, and your son is held liable, it would be advisable for your son to file bankruptcy when there is a court judgment against him which he cannot afford to pay. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is straight liquidation which will eliminate that debt.
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