Q: I had a ramp fall off my trailer on i-10 in Louisiana. A guy who slowed down to avoid it was hit. Am I liable for that?
I'm from Texas but this happened in Henderson, LA. A man slowed down to avoid hitting a ramp that fell off of my trailer. A driver behind him wasn't paying attention and rear ended him. Now there is an insurance claim from the driver that hit the guy that slowed down trying to get a payout from my insurance company. I know in Texas the driver that rear ended the other man would be at fault, but I'm not sure about Louisiana. Can I be held liable?
A: You and your insurance will be held responsible for both cars and the injuries of their drivers and passengers.
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If a separate company handled the actual loading and lashing down of the ramps and it was something not within your direct control, bring that to the attention of your insurance carrier.
Tim Akpinar
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