Delivery Truck Accidents in Toledo

Lawyers at The Law Firm for Truck Safety have successfully settled and taken to trial cases involving delivery trucks. These can be deliveries by a tractor-trailer or deliveries handled by smaller vehicles, sometimes no larger than a van or standard passenger car. Many companies will purchase trucks just under the 26,001 pound weight limit so that their drivers are not required to hold a commercial drivers license (CDL).

Regardless of the size of the truck, negligent driving can lead to devastating injuries. If you or a loved one was recently injured in a delivery truck accident in Toledo, do not wait to seek legal guidance. The truck accident attorneys at the Law Firm for Truck Safety are prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve and help you take the next step toward recovery.

Are Delivery Companies Liable for Crashes Involving Their Vehicles?

In addition to having the standard duty of care to obey local traffic laws and pay attention while driving, drivers of commercial trucks also have a duty to exercise extra caution when operating their vehicles around smaller passenger cars. Any violation of that duty that leads to an otherwise avoidable traffic accident could put civil liabilityLegal responsibility for one's acts or omissions. In negligence cases, liability includes proving negligence, proving causation, and resulting damages. for ensuing injuries not only on the driver who caused the crash but also on the company they work for.

This is possible due to a legal doctrine called respondeat superior, under which employers may be held vicariously liable for their employees’ negligence committed in the course of their normal employment. However, the situation can be more complicated if the delivery truck driver at fault for a crash in Toledo is considered an independent contractor instead of an employee, as our attorneys could explain in more detail.

Some well-known delivery companies have taken the tactic of arguing that they are not responsible for the negligent act of the driver even though the driver was wearing clothing or apparel with that company’s name and with that company’s logo on the truck.

What To Do After Being Struck by a Delivery Truck Driver

Many of the steps you should take after a wreck involving a delivery truck in Toledo are the same as those you should take after any auto accident, such as moving out of the flow of traffic, calling for emergency medical care, and exchanging contact and insurance information with everyone else involved.

Beyond that, though, you should also make sure to write down any identifying details you can find about the delivery truck involved in your accident, especially the vehicle ID number and any company contact info printed on the side of the truck. Taking photos of the crash scene, getting contact info from eyewitnesses, and noting nearby surveillance or traffic cameras may also give you vital evidence to support a civil claim.

Talk to a Toledo Attorney About Your Delivery Truck Wreck Claim

No matter what company they represent or what they are transporting, local delivery trucks can be as dangerous as tractor-trailers. However, crashes involving these smaller commercial vehicles can involve unique and ever-changing legal issues, which is why working with experienced lawyers is crucial.

Our law firm has more lawyers NBTA board certified in truck accident law than any other firm in the United States. We also have several lawyers with Commercial Driver’s Licenses, to help us better understand how drivers should operate trucks and who should be held liable when they drive them recklessly. Call the Law Firm for Truck Safety today to speak with a seasoned legal professional about filing suit over delivery truck accidents in Toledo.