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In reply to the discussion: 2nd Encounter of the Day.... Over guns this time [View all]marions ghost
(19,841 posts)19. Owners bear responsibility for negligence
let's get systems in place that make that a reality.
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Liability insurance doesn't cover inanimate objects. It covers the insured PERSON for screwups.
slackmaster
Feb 2013
#3
Ugh. Logic fail on a Sunday no less. The insurance isn't covering the CAR
galileoreloaded
Feb 2013
#26
Sigh. Tell you what. I'll give you a car, you insure either the car or you.
galileoreloaded
Feb 2013
#77
I oversimplified the concept of vicarious liability which I assume is what
galileoreloaded
Feb 2013
#81
All true. That's why I think it might be a successful move to build a fund to pay lawyers
BlueStreak
Feb 2013
#9
Leaving your gun on a table where your 3-year-old can blow his brains out is a CRIMINAL ACT
BlueStreak
Feb 2013
#86
Are you maintaining that you do not wish to be held responsible for any possible negligence?
Fumesucker
Feb 2013
#24
If your firearm is adequately secured you have no liability under my scenario
Fumesucker
Feb 2013
#49
I live in a very poor county in north Florida. Hunting deer and hog is very common here. ...
spin
Feb 2013
#83
He never brandished his gun. The OP says he was reaching for his wallet to pay.
Nuclear Unicorn
Feb 2013
#68
For dogs sake don't go out and play vigilante. And I have a grip, so to speak.
geckosfeet
Feb 2013
#67
Your courage is commendable, but I'd be cautious: most "RKBA enthusiasts" I've run across have
apocalypsehow
Feb 2013
#51