An Experienced Las Vegas Commercial Truck Accident Lawyer

Much of our economy is fueled by the purchase and sale of products delivered via commercial vehicles, whether they are semi trucks, tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, construction vehicles or courier vehicles. We share the road with these vehicles and hope that they are being driven by responsible drivers who take precautions to avoid accidents, injuries and deaths. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a truck or commercial vehicle in Las Vegas or the surrounding Nevada communities, you can rely on my staff and me at Behzadi Law to make them pay. Commercial insurance policies typically carry high limits, which I can pursue to maximize your compensation, allowing you to receive all the medical care you need as well as a generous recovery for your injuries.

Is The Driver Or Employer Liable After A Las Vegas Truck Accident?

Accidents involving commercial vehicles and drivers have different legal implications than those involving regular drivers in their personal vehicles. If you were injured in a truck accident caused by the negligence of a commercial driver, then the driver’s employer may also be held liable.

Like most states, Nevada recognizes a legal principle known as “respondeat superior.” This principle makes employers liable when their employees injure others through wrongful actions committed on the job. The employers do not need to have acted negligently. They share liability for the negligent actions of their workers.

The Truck Driver’s Classification Matters

In an attempt to shield themselves from liability, companies commonly claim that their drivers are independent contractors (IC) rather than full employees. Often, this strategy proves to be successful, to the great disadvantage of injury victims.

However, a worker isn’t necessarily an IC just because the company attaches that label. There are specific criteria that must be met for a worker to be classified as an IC. Following a truck accident, the plaintiff’s attorney may be able to successfully challenge the classification. If a judge agrees that the driver was an employee and not an IC, then the company can be held liable for the negligent actions of the driver.

Other Parties May Also Be Considered Liable In A Commercial Truck Accident

Employers often have much greater financial resources than their workers do, which is one of many reasons why they are likely to be named as defendants in a lawsuit. Other parties that may be named as defendants in a truck accident lawsuit include:

• The truck’s owner (if the vehicle is not owned by the driver or employer)
• The company whose cargo was being transported
• The business that loaded the truck prior to the accident
• The manufacturer of the vehicle or auto parts
• A mechanic who conducted inspections and repairs

To maximize your available compensation, my staff and I will help you identify and pursue damages from all potentially liable parties. You need a Las Vegas commercial truck accident lawyer who will fight for you to be compensated fairly.

The Service You Need From An Accident Attorney You Can Trust

Catastrophic injuries, such as brain and spinal cord injuries, come with a lifetime of costs. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, then you should not settle for anything less than an outcome that provides you with the resources you need today and for the rest of your life. You only get one chance to get the compensation you need after an accident, so you better make it count.

I have extensive experience on both sides of these cases. I can use the experience I gained working for the insurance companies to make sure that you have the upper hand. My goal will be obtaining you the full financial compensation you deserve for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost earnings, property damage and more.

With my extensive experience and track record of results, I will deliver the attentive service you need during this difficult time. I will be there to answer your questions, prepare you for the process and provide you with peace of mind as your claim moves through the legal system with the aim of attaining the compensation you deserve.

Let Me Hold Them Accountable

You should not be left to bear the burden after a negligent driver or company causes an injury. Take the first step toward the outcome you deserve by calling 702-643-4878 (HURT) for a free initial consultation.