If you are involved in a commercial vehicle accident, you may be able to seek financial recovery for your injuries by filing an insurance claim. If the commercial vehicle driver caused the accident, you may be able to hold his or her employer liable and pursue recovery from the company.
D. Miller & Associates, PLLC, personal injury lawyers in Katy, TX, can help you understand your rights. Call (713) 850-8600 today for a free case evaluation and telephone consultation with a member of our team.
Accidents Involving Commercial Vehicles
Due to its location and proximity to Interstate 10, Katy draws many corporate offices, regional headquarters, and distribution centers.
The combination of these facilities means many deliveries, pickups, and other commercial traffic moving through the area on top of other traffic from Houston. In addition, the area has experienced rapid residential growth, with new neighborhoods, schools, and shops.
A commercial vehicle accident can involve almost any type of vehicle, which may include:
- 18-wheelers
- Buses
- Corporate cars
- Delivery trucks
- Dump trucks
- Food trucks
- Garbage trucks
- Semi-trucks
- Work vans
Injuries in an accident between a commercial vehicle and a passenger car are often significant because many commercial trucks and buses are much larger and heavier than passenger cars. Injuries from accidents with commercial vehicles may include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Broken bones
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Internal injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Burns
At D. Miller & Associates, PLLC, we help our clients by handling their insurance claims or lawsuits, allowing them to focus on their injuries. Call (713) 850-8600 today and learn how we can help you with your commercial vehicle accident case.
Seeking Recovery in a Commercial Vehicle Accident Case
Commercial vehicle accidents are unique because of a doctrine known as respondeat superior. In some cases, this doctrine allows accident victims to hold the negligent driver’s employer vicariously liable for their actions.
In the example of a commercial vehicle accident, this may be possible if:
- The at-fault driver is classified as an employee of the company, not a volunteer or an independent contractor.
- Driving the vehicle and the driver’s current tasks during the accident were considered part of the “course and scope” of his or her job.
When one of our attorneys evaluates your situation, we look for what may apply to your claim. We work to identify all liable parties and determine the best way to pursue recovery on your behalf.
Financial Recovery Following a Commercial Vehicle Accident
Since 2002, D. Miller & Associates, PLLC has helped represent clients in accidents and fight for the recovery they deserve. We assist you in pursuing your claim by gathering the necessary evidence to support a claim, communicating with the insurance company on your behalf, and potentially taking your case to trial if necessary.
As a part of this process, we may collect the documentation needed to prove the range of expenses and losses to pursue recovery. Potential damages include:
- Medical treatment and other care costs
- Lost wages and benefits
- Diminished earning capacity
- Property damage
- Mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
Wrongful death damages may also apply if your loved one passes away as a result of his or her accident with a commercial vehicle. We suggest you contact our team today at (713) 850-8600 to discuss your options.
Statute of Limitations in a Commercial Vehicle Accident Case
The Civil Practice and Remedies Code- Chapter 16, outlines the statute of limitations in a Texas accident case based on negligence, which pertains to most commercial vehicle accident cases. Generally, clients of this type of accident have two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit in civil court.
Filing a lawsuit is not always necessary in these cases, but it is important that we meet this deadline to ensure you do not lose the right to do so. We encourage you to contact us as soon as possible after an accident with a commercial vehicle.
Consulting a Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorney
D. Miller & Associates, PLLC has a team of personal injury lawyers serving Katy, Texas. One of our lawyers can evaluate your accident at no cost today. We understand the process required to pursue financial recovery from a commercial vehicle accident.
Let a member of our team evaluate your accident with a complimentary consultation. We can identify the strengths and merits of your claim.
Call (713) 850-8600 now to speak with a member of our legal team about your motor vehicle accident.
