You are liable because you control what happens to your car. You should always check your tires before driving. Hopefully you have Full Coverage Insurance which would help pay for the damages.
You are. It was in your truck and not properly tied down or restrained. Essentially, you 'littered' and caused damage to someone else.
NO, Nobody is liable for an act of nature. You would not be liable for damage to vehicle resulting from a falling tree limb. Your neighbors comprehensive auto insurance will cover the damages. You would only be liable if someone had warned you that the branch was dangerous and you took no heed.
The trucker or his insurance carrier is. Not only that, a trucker can and is responsible for the safety of the load he is carrying and can be criminally liable for injuries and damage caused by his negligence.
You do not need car insurance if you rent a truck but, you should have some sort of insurance. If you get hit or cause any damage you will be liable to pay money. There are many rental truck insurance options. If you go with Budget there is a variety of insurance options to choose from.
I believe that if he took the truck then he is liable for what ever happens to it, but on the other hand you didn't give him permission, then your liable because its your truck. Unfortunately I believe you need to prove he took it without consent, and that would involve pressing charges.
Yes you are
The owner of the truck would be liable.
Call your insurance agent but I think HIS insurance is liable for the damage. Certain instances are known as highway hazards or roadway hazards. These would include a stone flying off a passing truck and breaking your windshield. This may be the same kind of case. Again, contact an insurance agent.
It can help prevent damage on your truck bed. However depending on the weather and the quality of the cover, it could damage the cover itself and from there cause damage to your truck bed.
Yes it is theft and they are liable for damages
""I bought a truck in my name,""Then its YOUR truck, so go get it. I wouldn't want anyone driving MY truck in MY name. I am LIABLE for anything that happens.
If the station attendant fueled the truck then yes. If it was fueled by the truck driver then of course not.