Commercial vehicles are vehicles that transport goods or paying persons across the country. These are usually semi-trucks traveling for a business that are required to follow certain state and federal statutes and regulations. Actually, this may also include privately owned vehicles or drivers traveling for work-related purposes; in which case, the employer could be liable for the accident. If you or a loved one has been involved in a commercial vehicle accident, contact us for a free consultation to see if you can be compensated for your injuries.
How do I prove the other party was liable?
If you’re involved in a commercial vehicle accident, it may be due to the fact that the other driver violated one of the state of federal statutes that these drivers are ordered to follow. This makes the case much easier for you if you can prove this based on the nature of the accident. These statutes govern the maximum weight that the vehicle is permitted to carry, the distance or time that drivers are permitted to drive without rest, and more.
Ultimately, your goal as the injured party is to prove the other driver was negligent. This may be due to the other driver’s inexperience or lack of training/supervision, broken laws, broken statutes associated with their commercial vehicle, and many more. They have a duty to exercise reasonable care, especially being associated with a larger entity such as a business. When this duty is breached in an accident where you or a loved one was injured, you may be entitled to compensation.
What risks do these vehicles pose?
These businesses in charge of the commercial vehicle typically have higher insurance limits than normal vehicles, often in the millions. This sometimes makes the businesses and their insurance companies motivated to do all that they can to avoid paying this amount out. This is why you need an experienced lawyer to guide you through this process. Also, the fact that these vehicles are much larger trucks than the standard vehicle, the injuries, property damage, and medical costs associated are often much more serious. You should seek medical attention as soon as possible if you are seriously hurt, then speak to an attorney about how to proceed with taking legal action.
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