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Company Vehicle Accidents? A New Orleans Accident Lawyer Can Help

Whether you are driving on a rural single-lane road, in bumper to bumper city traffic or on a huge interstate, car accidents can and do happen. When a crash involves a car or truck that is owned and operated by a company, the situation can raise unique legal issues for everyone involved.

Bloom Legal is a New Orleans personal injury law firm that represents people injured in car, truck and other accidents throughout the city and across the state. If you were involved in a company vehicle accident lawyer with another car or truck on Louisiana roadways, our law firm can help.

Our New Orleans Accident Lawyer Defines Company Vehicle Accidents

The term “company vehicle” refers to a wide range of cars, trucks and buses owned by a commercial entity and often operated by an employee of the entity. They commonly include:

Trucks pose the biggest threat to others on the road due to their size, the speed at which they travel, and the long hours that truckers often spend behind the wheel. As any New Orleans truck accident lawyer well knows, truck accidents often result in serious and even fatal injuries.

Who is Responsible for a Company Vehicle Accident?

The company that owns the vehicle is typically liable for any accidents caused by an employee or other authorized person driving it under a legal theory called “respondeat superior.”

The company is generally on the hook if the employee was acting in the course of his or her job at the time of the crash. A truck driver transporting goods from one destination to another as directed, for example, is acting within the course of his or her job. So is a cable repair person who is involved in an accident while driving a company van to a customer’s home.

Company liability is important because it means that the company’s insurance coverage will cover the resulting damages from the accident. Commercial vehicles often have larger insurance coverage, making it easier to ensure that anyone injured in a crash with a company vehicle is fully compensated for his or her injuries.

The situation becomes more complicated when the employee takes a company vehicle on a “frolic” or uses it to commit a crime, like drinking and driving. An experienced car accident attorney can help you understand your legal rights and explore your options.

Car Accident Compensation for Accidents in Company Vehicles

If you were injured in an accident while driving or riding in a company vehicle, you have a right to damages similarly to if you had been in a car accident with your own personal vehicle. Our New Orleans personal injury lawyer team will fight for your right to compensation for medical bills, as well as missed wages, property damage and any impact of the injuries on your earning capacity.

Schedule a Consultation with a New Orleans Accident Attorney

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car, truck or other accident in Louisiana, we can help. Call us at 504-599-9997 to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney at our New Orleans personal injury law firm.

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