Basics Of Commercial Vehicle Accidents In Louisiana
If you have been injured by a commercial vehicle in Louisiana there are several important issues of which you should be aware. In general, most people will receive full compensation for their injuries when the injuries are caused by a commercial vehicle being driven by a company’s employee at the time of the accident. This is because most commercial vehicles have high limits of insurance which will cover most injuries caused during the accident. Other factors also help to ensure that you receive full compensation if you are injured by a commercial vehicle including:
The company is responsible for the employee’s negligent driving;
Most company vehicles maintain both liability and UM coverage; and
Your own UM coverage will apply if there is not enough coverage through the company-issued policy.
Injury lawyers who handle serious car accident cases will often come across these issues. Make sure your lawyer knows Louisiana car accident laws, including laws that apply to commercial vehicles.
