Commercial vehicle claims are typically complex because of the nature of the accidents and the enterprises responsible. First, injuries tend to be worse when a commercial vehicle hits a passenger car. In addition, commercial vehicles are often owned by corporations, which are often better funded and lawyered up.
Berenson Injury Law has close to 40 yearsof experience representing victims in commercial vehicle accident claims. We negotiate the maximum possible damages in claims involving commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers, heavy construction equipment, delivery vans, sanitation vehicles, fire trucks and buses. If the corporate defendant and its insurance company refuse to agree to an equitable settlement, our Fort Worth truck accident lawyer is prepared to argue for justice before the jury.
Commercial vehicles are difficult to operate and require a heightened level of skill, experience, training and attention. When inexperienced, reckless and distracted drivers make mistakes, the consequences are often catastrophic, resulting in critical injuries and deaths. This is because commercial vehicles are larger and heavier than passenger cars. When a car and a commercial vehicle collide, the smaller, lighter car bears more of the force of impact, and thereby puts its occupants at greater risk of injuries.
Driver error is a factor in about one-third of commercial vehicle collisions. However, the corporation shares in the liability whenever its driver makes a mistake under two legal theories: respondeat superior and negligence. Respondeat superior means literally let the master answer. In other words, the employer answers vicariously for its employee who negligently performed his job duties.
The company’s direct negligence may also have contributed to the crash. For example, did the trucking corporation properly screen its driver’s crash history? Did the corporation fail to sufficiently train its drivers? Did the company violate federal or Texas safety regulations? These are just some examples of how a trucking corporation might be liable for negligence. A trucking accident lawyer in Fort Worth can help you hold the corporation accountable for your injuries.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates commercial vehicles, trucking corporations and truck drivers. Corporations may be fined and drivers face license suspension or revocation for violations of these FMCSA rules:
Schedule a free case evaluation with Berenson Injury Law by calling 817-885-8000. Our personal injury law firm handles claims throughout North Texas. Our contingency fee plan means you pay lawyers’ fees and expenses only if we recover damages for you.
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While we are proud to call Fort Worth home, we are also more than happy to help injured people living all throughout Texas. Whether it's a car accident on the interstate or a backcountry road, we have years of experience and will fight tirelessly until our clients get what they deserve!