A motor vehicle accident occurs every 5 seconds, an injury happens every 10 seconds, and a fatality occurs due to a traffic crash every 12 minutes, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Many of these crashes occur during the workday. When a motor vehicle accident involves a company vehicle, the San Antonio car accident lawyers at The Aguirre Law Firm can help. Contact us today for a free case review.
A company vehicle is a car, truck, van, bus, or other vehicle that is used for business purposes. It is generally owned by the business. It could be used to advertise the business, for business purposes, or both. It could be used to transport goods, work tools, materials, and/or passengers.
Common examples of company vehicles throughout the San Antonio area include the following:
Company car accidents can occur for nearly any reason that a typical car accident can occur. Some common reasons of these accidents include the following:
If you believe another person’s negligence caused your car accident injuries, reach out to an experienced San Antonio company car accident lawyer from our personal injury law firm in San Antonio today. We can discuss your situation and explain your legal options.
Texas is an at-fault state for car accidents, so the party found at fault for the accident is responsible for paying for the damages that they cause. For company car accidents, the at-fault party could be various parties.
The first party you might look to for compensation is the other driver. The driver can be held responsible for their negligence. This could be the driver in the company vehicle or the driver of another vehicle. If you were injured in a car accident while working, you could be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
The next party you might consider liable is the employer. Employers are responsible for reasonably ensuring employees’ safety at work. They must maintain company vehicles and have them repaired when problems are identified.
If the vehicle had maintenance issues that contributed to the accident, the owner of the vehicle could be responsible.
If a product defect contributed to the accident, the product manufacturer could be responsible for the accident.
If the vehicle was not properly maintained or repaired, the mechanic could be responsible.
The San Antonio company car accident lawyers at The Aguirre Law Firm have extensive experience handling all types of car accident cases. We can listen to your story, identify your legal options for financial recovery, and file your claim on your behalf. Contact us today for a free consultation. Call (210) 922-0808 now.
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