USLAW TRANSPORTATION COMPENDIUM OF LAW

This compendium is a survey of state law on various issues associated with the derivative negligence claims of negligent entrustment, hiring, retention and supervision in truck accident cases.  It examines the elements of proof of each theory by which an employer might be held to have derivative or dependent liability for the conduct of an employee or independent operator, defenses that can be asserted to such claims and whether such theories can support a claim of punitive damages.

The compendium addresses the various ways the states handle these issues.  We believe it will be an important resource for members of the transportation industry.

Click each state below.

Alabama Hawaii Massachusetts New Mexico South Dakota
Alaska Idaho Michigan New York Tennessee
Arizona Illinois Minnesota North Carolina Texas
Arkansas Indiana Mississippi North Dakota Utah
California Iowa Missouri Ohio Vermont
Colorado  Kansas Montana Oklahoma Virginia
Connecticut Kentucky Nebraska Oregon Washington
Delaware Louisiana Nevada Pennsylvania West Virginia
Florida Maine New Hampshire Rhode Island Wisconsin
Georgia   Maryland New Jersey South Carolina Wyoming
District of Columbia (DC)        

Compendium Editor

Kevin L. Fritz
Lashly & Baer, P.C.
714 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO  63101
Tel: (314) 436-8309

The compendium was compiled from information submitted by USLAW transportation attorneys from across the country.  All of these attorneys and their firms handle transportation cases on a regular basis and understand the legal issues that are importation to the transportation industry.

Note:  This compendium is designed to be a general reference guide and not an exhaustive analysis of each state’s law.  Each state has various nuances and exceptions that may be applicable to the particular case at hand.  This compendium is not intended to be a substitute for contacting your USLAW firm or an attorney should any questions arise.