Avoiding a Direct Hit: Utilizing the McHaffie Rule to Protect Motor Carriers from Direct Liability Claims

Personal injury lawsuits arising out of trucking accidents are usually filed against both the motor carrier and its driver. Plaintiffs typically assert both vicarious and direct liability claims against the carrier, the former under the doctrine of respondeat superior, and the latter under the theory of negligent hiring, training, supervision, or entrustment. Those direct negligence claims present an increased risk to motor carriers….
By: Goldberg Segalla