Truck accident liability can be a significant concern for truck drivers and trucking companies. Because truck driver liability can be costly in many ways, it is important for those facing a truck accident claim of liability to know about the common cause of truck...
Normally, an employer cannot be held liable for the acts of an independent contractor. The idea here is that a business should not be sued for the misbehavior of a person it does not control (i.e., employ). However, there are exceptions to the independent contractor...
If you’re facing a liability claim, then there’s a lot on the line for you and your business, even if you’re an insurance company. A judgment against you can be costly, and it can also damage your reputation. That’s why it’s imperative that you know how to...
In New York, when there is a truck accident, there is a good chance that people involved with suffer catastrophic injuries and lose their lives. This is no surprise given the size of these vehicles and the force of impact when there is a crash. Those who have been...
Sometimes truck drivers are blamed for everything but may not be responsible for causing a truck accident. There are a variety of negligent actions drivers of passenger vehicles can take to cause truck accidents and those actions may serve as a defense to a truck...
Driving a large truck is a major responsibility. When New Yorkers and people throughout the nation get behind the wheel of these massive vehicles, it can be intimidating even to those with experience. There are inherent risks with these vehicles and among the most...
When someone gets into a car or truck accident with a leased or rental vehicle, the rental or leasing company may be held responsible. In New York, the owner of a permissively operated vehicle is vicariously responsible for its negligent operation. Therefore,...
It is a common misconception that accidents involving large trucks and semis are only caused by the drivers of those commercial vehicles. In reality, many accidents involving large trucks are the result of acts of negligence committed by private drivers. This post...
Transportation companies have a lot on the line when a driver is involved in an accident that leaves people injured. Of course there’s the optics of the accident, which can damage the business’s reputation, but there’s also the very real financial ramifications that...
Trucking accident victims can file lawsuits against truck drivers and their employers (the defendants) for a variety of reasons. As the plaintiff, or party bringing the suit, these alleged victims will have to assert one or more claims against the trucking defendants....
