For example, the spouse of a person killed in an accident caused by a drunk driver often has a justifiable wrongful death claim against the insurance
company of the negligent driver.
Not exact matches
However, proving a case against a
negligent truck
driver or trucking
company may not be as easy as putting all available evidence in front
of the judge or jury.
Despite not having a
negligent driver to hold accountable, and various technical legal arguments raised by the applicable insurance
company, Mesa Law Firm successfully represented the injured pedestrian and recovered the maximum amount available from the insurance
company of the pedestrian's wife's.
Despite minimal settlement offers at the outset
of the claim, Mesa Law Firm was able to recover the maximum amount available from the
negligent driver's insurance
company as well as additional compensation from the insurance
company of its injured client.
If you have an injury claim resulting from an auto accident here in Florida, then the odds are that you will settle your claim with the
negligent driver and his or her insurance
company at some point before trial (even if it's in the halls
of the courthouse or after jury selection).
Where the person who causes a motor vehicle accident is acting within the course and scope
of employment, or is driving a
company vehicle, there is potential for recovery
of damages not only against the
negligent driver, but also against the employer.
In addition to holding a trucking
company responsible for the actions
of its employees, trucking
companies can also be held responsible for a collision if the
company was
negligent in hiring, training, supervising or retaining a careless
driver.
If a
company is
negligent in the hiring, training, or employment
of a
driver, they may be held financially responsible for any injuries and harms that result.
If a
company fails to conduct such investigation or is careless in its investigation, it could be held responsible for the
negligent hiring
of a
driver.
He has successfully handled cases involving brain injury, plane crashes, stock fraud, truck wrecks, deadly exposure to negligently manufactured drugs, intoxicated or drug impaired
drivers who injure innocent citizens,
negligent road construction and maintenance,
negligent design or manufacture
of machines, explosions and home fires, violation
of DOT regulations regarding 18 wheelers, severe burns and scars,
negligent installation
of hot water heaters, wrongful denial
of claims by insurance
companies, sale
of alcohol to minors by convenience stores, defective residential or commercial construction, heart attacks at work from overexertion, defective airbags, wrecks caused by trucks that exceeded size and weight limits, nursing home abuse, product liability, unrelenting pain from on - the - job injuries, and numerous other cases where the injuries were so severe that the person died or became totally disabled.
Depending on the circumstances
of your case, we may be able to pursue compensation for punitive damages against a
negligent trucking
company, truck
driver or other responsible parties.
If you or your loved one has suffered injuries at the hands
of a
negligent truck
driver or trucking
company, I urge you to request a free case evaluation so that you can learn more about the potential merits
of your claim, what you can expect during your legal process, and how my firm can help.
At Breakstone, White & Gluck, our dedicated team
of truck accident lawyers offers a free consultation to help you learn more about whether you are entitled to compensation from a
negligent truck
driver or trucking
company.
Drivers, truck
companies, manufacturers, and technicians can all be held liable in your claim if they were in any way
negligent when it comes to the safety
of the vehicle and its performance.
The plaintiffs also included a
negligent hiring claim, arguing that the trucking
company was
negligent in hiring the truck
driver, given his past convictions for drugs and significant history
of traffic offenses.
While most motorcyclists err on the side
of caution, sometimes more so than other
drivers, insurance
companies often stereotype riders as
negligent and try to blame them for accidents that happen.
At Breakstone, White & Gluck, our Boston truck accident lawyers have represented many clients who have been the victims
of accidents caused by
negligent truck
drivers and trucking
companies.
Although many
of the
negligent driving indicators also could be present if the
driver were under the influence
of drugs or alcohol, distracted, or suffering from
driver fatigue, a skilled truck accident attorney will know how to combine behavioral evidence with documentary proof
of insufficient training to demonstrate the negligence
of the trucking
company and the
driver.
For example, a neck or head injury that was incurred when a reckless
driver slammed into the back
of your car can be the basis
of a personal injury claim and taken to court if the insurance
company for the
negligent driver keeps giving you a low ball offer to settle your claim.
We help people injured by drunken
drivers, out -
of - control 18 - wheelers and
negligent operators
of any commercial
company vehicle.
Portland, OR: Uber is facing a data breach class action lawsuit filed by a resident
of Portland who alleges the ride share
company was
negligent in its safeguarding
of customer data, resulting in a data breach in October 2016, in which hackers accessed and stole data from 57 million Uber customers and
drivers.
Insurance
companies who represent
negligent drivers often rely on a handful
of highly predictable defenses.
At Altman & Altman, we have over 50 years
of working with insurance
companies and fighting on behalf
of our clients who are injured by
negligent drivers.
Defended a Department
of Transportation safety and compliance consulting
company against claims related to the
negligent training
of a client's independent contractor
driver.
While sometimes it is the fault
of the
driver, other times it is weather or even a
negligent trucking
company that causes the truck accident.
If the plaintiff can prove that the
driver or trucking
company did not employ a reasonable degree
of carefulness to prevent injury to
drivers, passengers or pedestrians, and if this lack
of care caused the plaintiff's injuries, the defendant can be considered
negligent and liable for compensation.
If a collision was has been made with a commercial truck, liability can be assigned to the truck
company or owner for the
negligent driving
of its
driver.
To plan a successful lawsuit against a
negligent trucking
company or
driver, you need a skilled personal injury lawyer with years
of experience handling these types
of cases.
If there is evidence that a
company employed
drivers with histories
of failed drug tests, disqualifying medical conditions or prior crashes, then this may constitute
negligent hiring.
If the
driver had a history
of unsafe driving and violations, then the trucking
company might even bear further responsibility for
negligent hiring.
For example, if the truck
driver was driving fatigued because
of an unreasonable deadline, both the
driver and the trucking
company could be found
negligent: the
driver for choosing to stay on the road and drive drowsy and the trucking
company for pressuring the
driver to do so.
That's why it's important to talk to a motorcycle accident lawyer in Salt Lake City at the Law Offices
of Peter W. Summerill immediately after an accident — and before speaking with the insurance
company representatives from the
negligent driver who hit you.
While the trucking
company is almost always liable for the
negligent acts
of its
driver, there may be a dispute as to who owned or leased the truck, and who is responsible for the maintenance
of the truck and the training and supervision
of the
driver.
From identifying fatigued truck
drivers who fell asleep at the wheel to investigating truck
companies who might have engaged in
negligent behavior prior to a serious crash, the Law Offices
of Peter W. Summerill has decades
of experience uncovering the causes
of truck accidents and holding
negligent parties accountable for their actions.
The DC auto accident attorneys at our firm are highly skilled at holding
negligent drivers and insurance
companies responsible while remaining extremely sensitive to the needs
of their clients and providing strong emotional support.
While a criminal record for violence may not be allowed into evidence in a trial for
negligent driving, a criminal record for leaving the scene
of an accident, or drunk driving, should certainly be allowed into evidence against a
company hiring a
driver who is subsequently involved in a motor vehicle accident.
The insurance
company or the
negligent driver's lawyer might try to accuse you
of not practicing safe pedestrian behavior, so it's important to have a qualified Detroit pedestrian accident attorney to make sure your side
of the story is heard.
Since 1985, our personal injury attorneys have worked tirelessly for victims to recover hundreds
of millions
of dollars in damages from insurance
companies,
negligent drivers, railroad
companies, and product manufacturers.
Our law firm has recovered millions
of dollars in compensation for our clients against
negligent drivers, and their insurance
companies to restore dignity back to our clients» lives.
If the bus
driver is employed by a bus
company or any agency or entity, the
company, agency, or entity can also be sued based either on the actions
of its employee or based on its own
negligent policies and practice (for things like poor hiring procedures or inadequate training).
The bus
company's insurance policies were limited and so the lawyers had to focus their efforts on convincing the Ohio courts that the University's own insurance policies, totaling some $ 16 million, should extend additional insurance coverage for the
negligent actions
of the bus
driver.
Some
of these differences include the fact that you can analyze the truck
driver's driving records and that you can possibly pursue claims
of negligent entrustment against the trucking
company that hired him or her.
The
negligent driver's insurance
company will do anything possible to minimize its exposure in these accidents, and the assistance
of a good attorney will help to ensure that your rights are protected.
The accident victim may also be able to sue the trucking
company for
negligent hiring, retention, or supervision
of a
negligent truck
driver — especially in cases where the truck
driver has a history
of prior accidents,
negligent driving, moving violations, or fines.
Adam is a seasoned trial attorney and tenacious advocate who has represented hundreds
of people injured by
negligent drivers, property owners, and
companies.
However,
negligent drivers and insurance
companies will do everything they can to limit the amount
of compensation they give you.
State law allows for victims
of truck accidents to pursue legal action against
negligent or reckless truck
drivers and trucking
companies.
All
of this combined will serve as the evidence necessary to prove the case against the
negligent driver or trucking
company for your loved one's wrongful death.
For the sake
of uninsured motorist coverage, not having insurance can mean several different things: the
negligent driver could be carrying no auto insurance coverage at all; his or her coverage could fall short
of the state's minimum guidelines for auto insurance; the insurance
company representing the
negligent or liable
driver could be unwilling or unable to pay the claim (claim denial or financial insolvency on the part
of the provider; or, the accident could be a hit - and - run situation, which is treated as an uninsured
driver case.
From past statistics, the insurance
companies had come to the conclusion that
drivers below the age
of 25 are reckless and
negligent, being a very high risk.