New Jersey Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorneys

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Working Hard to Get Your Life Back After a Collision with a Commercial Vehicle

Contact Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C. to discuss your potential case and to learn more about your rights and options. Even if your case seems clear cut, taking on a commercial vehicle company can be a difficult and overly complex process. Our legal team has extensive experience handling the often challenging litigation necessary to hold the responsible party accountable. Dial (609) 240-0040 or submit an online contact form to set up a free, comprehensive case evaluation.

Traffic accidents that involve a commercial vehicle are often among the most catastrophic and deadly on the road. Since most commercial vehicles have large carrying capacities, the sheer difference in weight can have disastrous results for smaller cars, bicycles, and pedestrians. If you have been injured or lost someone you love due to the negligent actions of a commercial vehicle driver, you are entitled to pursue a personal injury or wrongful death claim in New Jersey against the responsible party.

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What is a Commercial Vehicle?

Commercial vehicles are generally any type of vehicle that is used for business or commercial purposes, such as transporting goods, hauling cargo, and providing maintenance services. Common types of commercial vehicles include semi trucks, tractor trailers, delivery vehicles, commercial buses, and tanker trailers.

There are a number of strict laws governing the trucking industry in order to prevent serious accidents. If the driver violates such laws, he or she may be liable for the resulting damages.

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Should You File a Claim Against the Trucking Company or the Driver in NJ?

Whether the truck driver or trucking company will be involved in a personal injury claim or lawsuit will depend on the driver’s employee relationship with the company. If the driver is the direct employee of the company, the trucking company may be held accountable for the negligent driver’s actions. If the driver was a contractor for the company, he or she may assume responsibility in an injury claim or lawsuit.

It is also possible that the truck manufacturer may be liable for a truck crash if their vehicle or vehicle equipment were poorly manufactured or defective. An experienced lawyer can help you explore your options when deciding whether to take legal action.

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What are the Most Common Factors in Commercial Vehicle Accidents?

For the most part, truck and other commercial vehicle drivers are skilled at operating such massive and complex vehicles safely. However, when a driver does not pay attention or fails to follow traffic laws, he or she can be accountable for substantial damages. The leading causes of commercial vehicle accidents include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Driver fatigue
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Distracted driving
• Aggressive or reckless driving
• Failure to maintain or inspect vehicle
• Violating Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules
• Defective vehicle equipment

Ultimately, one of the most common causes of commercial vehicle accidents is driver error. When truck accidents account for a large number of catastrophic and deadly collisions each year, there is no excuse for negligent driving.

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Contact Our Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorneys in NJ

After a commercial vehicle accident, there will likely be investigators and insurance representatives working on behalf of the liable trucking company to build a case against you. It is in your best interests to hire a skilled and aggressive lawyer of your own to help you fight for your rightful compensation. Allowing too much time to pass before contacting the NJ truck accident lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein, P.C. can jeopardize the success of your case. Call (609) 240-0040 to schedule a free consultation to learn more about how we can help you.

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