EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

Accidents involving large trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles are among the most serious and deadly in the United States. California has the highest volume of truck traffic of any state, so the risk of being in an accident involving a large truck or commercial vehicle are particularly high here in California. While statistics show that truck drivers are generally much more careful on the road than automobile drivers, and thankfully the incidence of fatal crashes involving trucks and other large vehicles has declined in recent years, large truck crashes still accounted for a significant number of fatalities.

In order to ensure a complete legal recovery for injuries suffered in an accident involving a commercial vehicle, it is important that you and your attorney identify as many potential defendants as possible. In many such cases, the driver may not be the only person legally responsible for the accident. Under the doctrine known as "respondeat superior,” a business can be held financially responsible for the negligence of its employees. When the driver of a company-owned vehicle is negligent and causes an accident, those injured in the accident may be able to recover compensation through the negligent driver's employer.

A commercial vehicle collision lawyer is essential as each person involved in the car pile-up will be represented by counsel and will claiming they should be compensated for their injuries. An Experienced California Commercial-Vehicle Accident Lawyer at the Law Offices of Daniel D. Geoulla can see to it that you are adequately compensated for your automobile accident injuries.

Accidents involving company-owned vehicles have a unique set of investigation issues and liability concerns. In order to establish vicarious liability and recover from the employer, the accident victim will need to show that the company exercised some degree of control over the driver, and that the accident occurred while the driver was acting in the course of the employment relationship. The experienced commercial vehicle accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Daniel D. Geoulla are familiar with the laws relating to vicarious liability and know how to pursue the maximum recovery for your commercial-automobile accident claim.

Big businesses are not above tampering with evidence. It is imperative for a lawyer to get involved quickly and ensure the integrity of the evidence is maintained, such as company hiring policy documentation, the damaged vehicles, the driver's history of on-the-job accidents, and other critical evidence. Having an Experienced California Commercial Accident Attorney as soon as possible following an accident can make a significant impact on the outcome of your personal injury case.

If you have been involved in a commercial-vehicle car accident or lost a loved one in a commercial-automobile collision please contact the skilled Lawyers at the Law Offices of Daniel D. Geoulla. Our Experienced Car Accident Attorneys have a wealth of experience helping victims of commercial vehicle accidents.