Legal Question in Personal Injury in California

bus driver negligence

I work for a private transit company while on the job with an empty bus I rear ended a car that stopped for a pedistrian. I skidded to a stop but hit the car. There appreared no damagae to the car. I am now being summons as xxx company, my name as does 1 to 25. Can I be personally sued? Am I insured by the company or will this be out of pocket from me? I have no money and no assets.


Asked on 9/05/08, 1:45 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: bus driver negligence

You can be sued individually, but if you were acting within the course and scope of your duties at the time of the accident the company (and/or its insurers) should defend you and pay any settlement or judgment.

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Answered on 9/08/08, 3:37 pm
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: bus driver negligence

Your company's insurance will cover you.

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Answered on 9/08/08, 2:13 pm


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