Legal Question in Traffic Law in Louisiana

Who's liable for car damages created by a company's driver?

Limo driver blows out tire while parking on the side of the street at the bride's house. Limo driver blames bridal party for giving direction to park on side street. Limo driver runs into drainage hole but instead of reversing back, driver continues forward in blowing out tire and rim? Limo company wants bridal party to pay for damages that their driver did. Who's at fault and liable?


Asked on 12/03/07, 1:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

Re: Who's liable for car damages created by a company's driver?

In my opinion, the bridal party is not liable to the driver or the limo company for the tire and wheel. Paying for blowouts is part of the cost of doing business as a limo company. The driver is the ultimate decision maker of where and how he parks and he cannot hold the customer liable for his poor driving and parking decisions. The driver and the owner of the car are responsible for the repair costs.

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Answered on 12/03/07, 2:58 pm


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