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ChatDid you know that if a company driver injures you as part of a commercial vehicle accident, you may be entitled to legal compensation from the company itself?
When someone injures you in a car accident, there’s often more than meets the eye. For instance, our law firm has represented many victims injured by employees driving company cars. Speak to one of our attorneys about your car or truck accident, confidentially and at no cost to you!
This is based on a legal theory known as respondeat superior. Basically, this legal concept reflects that people generally want companies to be on the hook for their on-the-clock employees’ mistakes!
Today’s case review highlights a recent commercial vehicle accident case our firm settled for $225,000.00. Read more to learn why it is important to hire a local personal injury law firm to handle your Rhode Island or Massachusetts commercial vehicle accident!
Rear-End Commercial Vehicle Accident Leads to Our Client’s Extensive Neck, Head, and Shoulder Injuries
One day, our client was driving to work via Route 195 in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The at-fault driver was doing the same, directly behind our client. At some point, our client stopped, and the at-fault driver failed to follow suit. As a result of the ensuing rear-end accident, the at-fault commercial vehicle driver was ticketed for following too closely and unsafely operating a vehicle.
Actual photo of client’s vehicle immediately after the rear-end car accident.
At the scene, our client immediately felt head, neck, and shoulder pain. Our client had hit his head during the accident, as often happens in rear-end collisions. To immediately address his injuries, the fire department quickly transferred our client to the emergency room. Health professionals immediately placed our client in C-collar and provided pain management medication.
Even though rear-end car accidents happen in the blink of an eye, the aftermath of its effects can last a lifetime. In our client’s case, he visited the emergency room multiple times to address his head, neck, back, and abdominal pain. Medical professionals referred him to a chiropractor and then physical therapy to work on improving his quality of life. For months on end, our client struggled to stand and sleep.
While our client’s pain generally gradually decreased, his intense neck and shoulder injuries prevented him from returning to work for months. He attended physical therapy sessions three times a week and received multiple injections to reduce pain. In short, our client did everything he could to return to normal life. However, he was ultimately referred to invasive shoulder and neck surgeries to achieve this.
What is a Commercial Vehicle?
Our client’s rear-end accident occurred because of a commercial vehicle driver’s inability to stop when they should have. So, what is a commercial vehicle?
Generally, the term “commercial vehicle” refers to a vehicle registered, titled, or otherwise belonging to a business. For personal injury law purposes, this includes company passenger cars, semi-trucks, fleet vehicles, vans, and any other transportation used for business purposes.
If you believe that you’ve been injured in a car accident wherein the at-fault driver was behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle, call a personal injury law practice immediately. Determining whether a company’s insurance policy applies or not is best left to legal professionals.
Why Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer After a Commercial Vehicle Accident?
In this client’s case, his $225,000.00 settlement came out of the at-fault driver’s company’s insurance. If you find yourself in a similar situation to our client, call a personal injury law firm like Bottaro Injury Lawyers. We were able to quickly determine fault and successfully work with large insurance companies and huge insurance policies to get the best result possible for our client.
While it is always a good idea to consult a personal injury lawyer after any type of accident, ones where commercial vehicles may be involved can get tricky quickly. An attorney will help you find who is at fault, communicate proportionate negotiation offers, and ultimately file a lawsuit on your behalf, if necessary.
Luckily, we were able to settle this commercial vehicle accident with the at-fault driver’s employer and their insurance company outside of the court room. We’re happy that our client trusted us to get the compensation needed to cover his medical damages and more!
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