Aitken, Aitken, & Cohn - A Law Corporation

Personal Injury

Commercial delivery accidents can happen anywhere commercial utility or delivery vehicles operate, from highways to parking lots. Deciding whether an accident is caused by human or mechanical error, and subsequently who is at fault, is a challenge that you should let experienced accident investigators handle.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a commercial vehicle accident, let the attorneys of Aitken * Aitken * Cohn help you. Please contact us today to speak with one of our highly skilled and respected personal injury attorneys who can evaluate your case and ensure that you obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries and suffering.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents: Who’s at fault?

Commercial vehicle accidents can result from a variety of factors, including the carelessness and recklessness of drivers. Liability issues can be evaluated and determined by an experienced attorney, but vehicle manufacturers, distributors, retailers, governmental entities and drivers are all parties that may be held liable for commercial vehicle accidents. Some causes of commercial vehicle accidents include, but are not limited to:

• Mechanical Defect: This can include defective electrical systems, wheels and tires, brake systems, repair and upkeep neglect, and more.
• Human Error: Drivers are required to operate commercial vehicles with 100% of their ability at all times. Unfortunately, issues like intoxication, sleep deprivation, and inadequate training often result in commercial vehicle accidents.
• Environmental Issues: Road maintenance as well as upkeep and design can also be factors in a commercial vehicle accident. If this is the case, the government may also be liable.

Our attorneys can help you identify whether a self-insured defendant or corporation is liable for improper maintenance, for neglecting to prevent unauthorized use of a commercial vehicle, for inadequate supervision and training of the driver, and/or some other contributing factor.

Commercial Vehicle Accidents and Your Rights

If you or a loved one has suffered injury or death in a commercial vehicle accident—whether as a driver, a passenger or a pedestrian/cyclist on the sidewalk—you may be eligible to recover your damages including medical bills, lost income or earning capacity, pain and suffering, and more. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the accident, drivers, truck owners, manufacturers, the government or other negligent third party could be held accountable for your losses.

Please contact the Law Offices of Aitken * Aitken * Cohn today to speak with an experienced commercial vehicle accident attorney who can help you maximize your legal rights and interests.

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