Dallas Company Vehicle Accident Lawyer

After a multi-vehicle car accident, you would typically exchange registration and insurance information with the other drivers involved and eventually file an insurance claim. If one of the vehicles in the accident is a company-owned car, this may make available more extensive insurance coverage to pay for your losses.

On the other hand, getting into an accident with a company-owned vehicle means you will be dealing with a business focused on limiting its losses. An accident involving a commercial vehicle can increase the complexity of your accident claim and entail dealing with company lawyers. You will need a lawyer too.

If you learn that a company vehicle was involved in a car accident that left you or a loved one with injuries, you should speak to an experienced car accident lawyer as soon as possible. A car accident attorney at Kraft & Associates, P.C., in Dallas, TX, can help you evaluate the situation and seek all of the compensation available. We can help you stand up to insurance adjusters who might try to deny your claim or pressure you to accept a lowball settlement.

Contact a Dallas car accident lawyer at Kraft & Associates, P.C., for a free initial consultation. We have more than 45 years of experience helping Dallas car accident victims and their families. Call us today at (214) 999-9999 or contact us online. We will work hard to recover compensation for you.

Company Car Accident Who is Liable?

If a company owns the vehicle involved in a car accident, the company should be responsible for any accident the driver of the vehicle causes. A business assumes liability for accidents and injuries its employees cause while on the job through negligence or recklessness. If the business requires its employees to drive as part of their jobs, the company assumes liability for accidents they cause while in company vehicles or private vehicles being driven on company time.

A company’s vicarious liability applies to commercial truck accidents, delivery drivers, and employees driving between job sites or on business trips.

If the driver at fault in an accident that injured you was in a company vehicle or was driving as part of their job, you may file a claim against the company’s auto liability insurance.

The test to determine a company’s liability after a car accident involving a car it does not own is:

• The driver is a company employee. Vicarious liability does not extend to independent contractors. It’s not unusual for companies to try to avoid payment to injured parties by falsely claiming a driver in an accident was a contractor. A lawyer can investigate the worker’s employment status and demand full compensation on your behalf.
• The driver was on the job at the time of the accident. A company is not liable for an accident that occurred while an employee was commuting to or from work – or otherwise was off the clock. It is easy for an unscrupulous company to claim their employee was not working at the time of an accident to avoid responsibility for a crash. But, as your attorneys, we could investigate and subpoena company records to establish the driver’s true work status at the time of the accident.

What To Do After a Company Car Accident in Dallas

Immediately after a car accident, you should check yourself and any passengers in your vehicle for injuries. Call 911 to report the accident to the police, and if there are injuries, request an ambulance.

You should also:

• Exchange information with the other driver. Get the other driver’s name, address, phone number, vehicle registration information, license plate number, driver’s license number and insurance information. The vehicle registration will indicate whether a company owns the vehicle.
• Get photos of the accident scene. Photograph the vehicles, their damage, skid marks, and anything else that will show what happened.
• See a doctor. If you are injured, and emergency responders suggest you go by ambulance to the emergency room, do so. If you do not go directly to a hospital, see a doctor within 24 hours of the accident for an evaluation. It’s important to document your medical condition and any injuries promptly after the accident. Follow all doctors’ orders for medical care.
• Write a summary of the accident. Write what happened in your own words, including where you were going, when and where you first saw the other vehicle, how the collision occurred, and any potential contributing factors to the accident that you observed.
• Order a copy of the crash report from the law enforcement agency that responds to the accident.
• Refrain from speaking to insurers. You must report the accident to your insurer. But consult with an attorney before providing any insurance company with a recorded statement or access to your medical records. Do not accept a settlement offer without first speaking with a car accident attorney.
• Stay off of social media. Do not post photos or comments about the accident or your injuries.

 Why Hire a Lawyer After a Company Vehicle Collision

If you have been injured in an accident caused by the driver of a company-owned vehicle or an employee on the clock, you may be owed compensation for your medical bills, loss of income, and other damages. But you will need the assistance of an experienced car accident attorney if the company and/or its insurer chooses not to address your accident claim in good faith.

The company’s insurer may deny your claim but more likely will offer you a settlement that is less than the actual value of the claim. An insurance adjuster can consult data about what the company has paid for previous claims like yours to determine what someone in your position is likely to accept. Often an insurer will offer a quick settlement to limit its liability. If you have not fully recovered from your injuries, neither you nor the insurance adjuster really knows what the appropriate settlement amount should be. If you accept a settlement before completing your recovery and incur more medical expenses, you will be responsible for the additional expenses.

A car accident attorney from Kraft & Associates, P.C., will take the time to calculate the full extent of your costs and losses before presenting a demand letter to the insurance company. In most cases, we can resolve a case without going to trial. But when the insurer refuses to agree to an appropriate settlement agreement, we will be ready to present a persuasive case in court.

Why Choose Kraft & Associates, P.C., After a Company Vehicle Accident?

Kraft & Associates is an established and professional law firm in Dallas, Texas, with friendly lawyers and staff who are easy to talk to about your case. There are many factors to consider when selecting the right law firm to handle your legal matter. Here are a few of the reasons why you should choose Kraft & Associates to represent you:

• Local experience. We have served the Dallas and Fort Worth areas for more than 45 years.
• Our dedicated staff members have worked with us for an average of 25 years.
• Full-service. Our attorneys are fully licensed to practice in all Texas state courts and also in the federal courts of the Northern District of Texas. Robert A. Kraft is also licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.
• Determined. We are ready to fight for the compensation necessary to make you financially whole, even if it means going to trial.

How Much Does A Lawyer Charge For a Case of Company Vehicle Accident?

Kraft & Associates handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we recover money for you.

We’ll begin working for you by providing a free, no-obligation legal consultation about your case and your options for pursuing a claim.

How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Company Vehicle Collision?

A personal injury claim is meant to ensure that you do not suffer financial harm because of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. In addition to economic damages meant to pay for actual monetary losses, Texas law allows the injured party to seek noneconomic damages for pain and suffering.

When handling a company vehicle accident claim for you, Kraft & Associates may seek compensation for your:

• Past and future medical bills
• Lost income
• Future lost earning capacity
• Loss of ability to perform normal household duties due to the injury
• Past and future pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Physical impairment
• Disfigurement
• Permanent impairment
• Loss of consortium.

Get Legal Help From the Experienced Car Accident Lawyers Near You

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident involving a company vehicle or an individual driving on behalf of their employer, speak with an experienced Dallas car accident attorney to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Don’t face company lawyers and insurance adjusters on your own. We will stand with you against the driver who injured you and help you demand full compensation for your losses.

Please phone Kraft & Associates, P.C., at (214) 999-9999 or complete our online form to schedule your free legal consultation today.