Columbia Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyers

Determining Liability for Injuries Caused by Commercial Vehicles

Commercial vehicle accident cases are usually more complex because multiple parties are involved. These vehicles are owned, leased, or operated by companies for business purposes. As a result, this requires stringent inspection and maintenance of vehicle fleets as well as extensive training for drivers. When an accident occurs, multiple parties may be held liable¹.

Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents  

There are many potential causes for commercial vehicle accidents from poor road or weather conditions to negligent behavior. After an accident it’s important to investigate thoroughly to determine if there are parties who are liable for the wreck. Common causes of accidents that we uncover can include: 

• Poor vehicle maintenance. 
• Inadequately trained drivers. 
• Equipment malfunction. 
• Driving while distracted. 
• Driving while fatigued.  
• Driving while under the influence. 
• Improperly loaded cargo. 
• Negligent hiring practices. 

If you’ve been in a serious collision with a commercial vehicle, it’s important to keep these key steps in mind: 

1. Your safety is the top priority. Move over to the side of the road if possible or get somewhere safe before exchanging information with other parties. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. 
2. Contact the authorities. An official police report is a useful document that can help your case later on.  
3. Collect evidence by taking photos and videos of the scene of the accident. Keep an eye out for evidence such as skid marks, damage to surroundings like guardrails or walls, and damage to vehicles.  
4. Get in touch with a knowledgeable advocate. An experienced personal injury attorney will know how to approach your case and determine the compensation you deserve. Get someone on your side who is dedicated to fighting for your rights.  

DiPasquale Moore Can Help 

Commercial vehicle accidents can be very damaging, leading to serious injuries and extensive property destruction. If you were injured due to the fault of a negligent driver or negligent commercial vehicle company, we want to help. Our team of expert personal injury attorneys have over 100 years of collective experience and pride ourselves on successfully helping injured victims of commercial vehicle accidents.  

1. Past results obtained on behalf of clients afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits. ↩︎