Signs on gates that abrogate responsibility?

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Really though, just whom are they claiming is responsible if a piece of equipment they own on their property damages my vehicle?

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The driver of the vehicle who took the risk after being informed about said risk.

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abrogate responsibility

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The insurance company will subrogate the third party on behalf of their client, as is their right to do so.

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abrogate

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I think it's just a scare tactic to keep people from rushing through the gate. If the gate malfunctions due to lack of maintenance or negligence then the property owner is probably still liable. I guess it depends on the scenario.

I loathe these signs too:

Should read:

Get off of your phone.
Don't frick our gate up.

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Yeah but they really aren't responsible for damage I would think

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I would most definitely think they are responsible for the load they are hauling, especially if it isn't secured properly.

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would most definitely think they are responsible for the load they are hauling, especially if it isn't secured properly.

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As someone who has had to deal with a lot of this I can tell you that once the rock hit the ground it technically becomes a road hazard and they are no longer liable for the damage. It is stupid, but that's how they avoid paying for windshields.

I've always wondered just how far they can push that - if they are hauling 10-ton boulders and one falls off on interstate, do they still get to claim "road hazard?"

fancy word