Commercial vehicle accidents can involve business owners and commercial insurance policies. When a commercial driver, company or vehicle owner fails to operate safely, injured individuals may have legal options under Texas law.
In Lubbock, commercial vehicles regularly travel Loop 289, Interstate 27, U.S. Highway 84 and other roadways supporting West Texas businesses. Commercial vehicle accidents can involve multiple responsible parties and complex insurance claims.
The Carlson Law Firm helps individuals and families understand their rights after a commercial vehicle collision and navigate the claims process following a serious accident.
Many people associate commercial vehicle accidents with tractor-trailers, but a commercial vehicle can include almost any vehicle used for business purposes. Commercial vehicle accidents may involve:
Determining who owned, operated and maintained a vehicle can be an important part of investigating a crash and identifying potentially responsible parties.
Lubbock serves as a transportation hub for agriculture, construction, oilfield operations and commercial freight throughout West Texas. Drivers in the area regularly share the road with commercial vehicles traveling between job sites and warehouses.
Commercial traffic is especially common along Interstate 27, Loop 289, U.S. Highway 84 and other major roadways serving the region. The combination of passenger traffic, commercial fleets and long-distance travel can increase the risk of serious collisions.
In some situations, commercial vehicle crashes can involve issues similar to oilfield transportation accidents, especially when workers and equipment travel long distances between job locations.
Commercial vehicle accidents occur for many of the same reasons as other motor vehicle collisions. However, business operations and company policies can create additional risk factors, including:
One of the most important questions after a crash is determining who may be legally responsible. Depending on the circumstances, liability may involve:
Commercial vehicles are often owned and operated by businesses, so determining liability can be complicated after an accident. A thorough investigation may be needed to identify all potentially responsible parties and determine whether negligence contributed to the accident.
Commercial vehicle accident claims often involve issues that do not exist in a typical Lubbock car accident claim. For example, these cases may require attorneys to review:
Businesses and insurance carriers could have teams dedicated to investigating crashes immediately after they occur. Preserving evidence early can play an important role in evaluating a claim for legal or insurance reasons.
Because commercial vehicles can be larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, accidents can result in severe injuries. Common injuries include:
In severe cases that result in fatality, families may need to consider whether a wrongful death claim is appropriate.
Compensation in a commercial vehicle accident case depends on the facts of the collision, the severity of injuries and the available evidence. Potential damages may include:
Every case is unique, and the value of a claim depends on the specific circumstances involved.
After a collision, the actions you take can have an impact on your health and any future claims. After a commercial vehicle accident, steps to consider include:
Following these steps as soon as possible can help preserve evidence and create a clearer picture of what happened.
Yes. While many people think of tractor-trailers when they hear “commercial vehicle,” commercial vehicle accidents can also involve delivery vans, company cars, utility trucks, construction vehicles and other vehicles used for business purposes.
In some situations, a business may be responsible for injuries caused by an employee operating a company vehicle while performing job-related duties. Determining liability depends on the facts of the accident and the relationship between the driver and the business.
Evidence may include:
Preserving evidence early can help establish what happened and who may be responsible.
Liability in a multi-vehicle crash can be more difficult to determine. When multiple drivers, businesses or insurance companies are involved, a detailed investigation may be necessary to identify each party's role in the collision.
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A commercial vehicle accident can bring questions about liability, insurance coverage and medical expenses. You may also face financial, physical and emotional challenges, but you are not alone.
The Carlson Law Firm helps injured Texans understand their rights and evaluate their legal options following serious commercial vehicle accidents. If you have questions about a collision with a commercial vehicle, contact our office to learn about your options.
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