Can an employee be held liable for an auto accident he is in with a car lent to his company in California?
826103
The employee is liable only when there is negligence on his part.  If you feel that you are not negligent, prove that you are not liable.
480240
Well, hopefully there person you work for has liability\ninsurance......
1138701
I'm a J.D. and was similarly injured in an auto accident that caused numerous ruptured discs.  Though your injury is serious and your suffering severe, your recovery will depend on the amount of the negligent driver's auto-insurance coverage.  Most accident cases are settled out of court, with no fault insurance taking care of all medical bills up to a certain dollar amount, as much as $500,000, but that of course depends on the particular carrier and policy.  When people buy car insurance they do so in increments; in most states, 25/50 is the lowest possible amount of coverage a driver may have, meaning that if you are injured by that party, the maximum you will be able to recover from their insurance would be $50, 000.  If you are lucky, the other driver's coverage will be greater.  Of course, your recovery would be augmented by any personal recovery against the other driver.  Have you brought suit against the other driver?  If that is the case, as much as 5 years can pass before the case is finally resolved.  I couldn't see a jury coming back with more than a $100,000 verdict in your favor, and that's a stretch.  I truly empathize with you and wish you well in your future recovery as I know your struggles.
1077614
Call the California Labor Board. They are usually very helpful, friendly and willing to read the law to you and to go after employers who clearly violate the law.  Most of the state employees who work labor departments are thrilled to go after employers who violate the law. This justifies their job and helps with their performance evaluations.\n\nIn this case, your employer may not be violating any law, so just get the facts directly from the Labor department. Help is a phone call away.
1144045
In Ca, you have to have both a back and front plate.  Yes, they can fine you for it.
505673
The owner is responsible but their is negligence on both parts.
1071245
if you financed the car, the borrower will make you get insurance to protect their interests.. if you bought the car for cash, you should get both liability, collision,and uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage to protect yourself and others-- in most states, having liability insurance is a state law, failure to have it will get you a ticket, a big fine, and the possible impounding of your car !! the city in Texas i live in, just passed a rule that anyone driving with out insurance on their car, will have their car impounded by police on the spot.. for your own security , and to stay out of trouble, it would be a good idea to get insurance on your car ASAP !! I am a retired CPA, CFP, & LUTCF..
105409
Legally, he should be paid for his drive time in this situation. Realize a complaint can cost him the job, they are due him all back wages, is it worth it?
407935
No. An employer can counsel and discipline an employee for not following safety rules and procedures that the employee has received instruction in. For example, if the employee was trained or informed to use a crosswalk and not walk on the road because it is dangerous and the employee did it anyway, she can be disciplined.\n\nOn the other hand, if your friend tripped on a pothole in the road then it is the employer's responsibility to correct the hazard if it has been reported to him.\n\nAdditionally, an employee can not be discriminated against or discharged for reporting safety violations or concerns. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces these rules.\n\nFinally your employer must report all accidents that result in medical treatment or lost time to OSHA. Most companies require employees to report all accidents in-case the injury gets worse and later requires medical treatment.\n\nYou can report these violation directly and anonymously to OSHA.
243307
In America, one must bring suit in the county where the accident took place. I'm sure if this accident was in Germany, suit must be filed there.
1002842
Yes. They can come to the workplace and ask as to your whereabouts. They are trying to collect on a debt and as long as they did not release any credit information to the other employees it was legal. \n\nTo avoid this in the future you have  to send a letter to the company. Request that no contact be made through your job. In order for itt to be considered a legal request you have to send it certified mail to the company asking them to refrain from making contact at your place of employment(include the address) and make sure it has to be signed for when received.\n\nIf you can't afford the car, you should just set up a time to give it back to them. It is alot less hassle and cheaper in the end. Not to mention you won't risk coming out of a store or your job and have the car just be gone.
1109108
Depends on the state and the number of employees the business has.  Some states require all businesses to have Workers Compensation (WC) coverage.  Other states exempt certain types of employers (i.e. agricultural) or employers who have a very small number of employees (perhaps 2 or 3 at the most).\n\nIf, in your state, you were required to carry WC but did not, some states require you to pay what WC would pay out of your own pocket.  Others would expose you to the risk of a lawsuit like I mention in the next paragraph.\n\nIf you were not required to carry WC (for one of the reasons mentioned above), your employee could sue you in court alleging negligence and seek damages just like an auto accident.  The employee would only recover if the jury found you at fault.  But the concept of "comparative negligence" does not apply in these cases.  If an employee is partly at fault for their own injury, they can still collect the full award without it being reduced because they were partly at fault.\n\nConfusing???
887142
If he has a company car you can sue the company. \n\nHave a look here:http://www.mib.org.uk/Default.htm\n\nor here: http://www.mib.org.uk/MIB/en/Claims/UK/Uninsured/GFprocedure.htm\n\nIf your fully comp then you will have to pay (because you can claim). If your TP covered then you can claim through the MIB. I did it. Got paid out!
1035183
I have not found the hit and run statute for California, but I am wiling to bet that it says that if you hit an automobile and cause damage to it, and fail to remain at the scene it is a crime. Likewise if you hit an an automobile and cause injury to a passenger, and fail to remain at the scene it is also a crime.\nSo leaving the scene of a property damage accident is one count and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident is the second count.
405296
The short answer is yes, you can rid yourself against liability.  First, establish a limited liabilty corporation.  This will insualate you against being held personally liable.  Second, get insurance as a manufacturer.
1039603
since when ha was pulled over he was the legal custodian of the vehicle. Operation of vehicle can be sometimes imputed by operation of law through the employee and employer relationship.
19165
YES, they can take the car back ... read ALL of the paperwork that was signed. The car company wants you to fall in love with the car, so it does everything possible to get it out the door PLUS protect themselves. I will bet your friend gave their car as a trade in ... it is now probably sold at auction ... When you read the small print, there will most likely be something that protects the car company and they can get their car back, but there will be nothing in print or in any contract that allows your friend to get their car back. Your friend is stuck purchasing a car from this dealer. \n\nThe ONLY resolve I can think of: Since lawyers usually won't scare a car company ... they usually have iron clad contracts on their side. Threaten calling the BBB and tell them you are going to file a complaint with the BBB. The car business SURVIVES on reputation and the BBB will tell too many people not to take care of this problem as soon as possible.\n\nREAD BEFORE YOU SIGN ... EVERY WORD!\n\nGood luck