With the busy streets filled with delivery trucks, buses, taxis, and rideshare vehicles, the risk of being involved in a commercial vehicle accident in New York City is high. If you’ve been hurt in such an accident, you might be wondering who can be held responsible for your injuries. The good news is that there …
Accidents involving commercial vehicles, whether it’s a delivery truck, rideshare car, or semi-truck, can often be more complex than a typical car accident. Commercial vehicle operators and companies have different regulations and responsibilities, not to mention extensive legal teams, making these cases more legally complicated. That doesn’t mean you do not deserve compensation for your …
A CMV accident is a collision that involves a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), such as a bus, semi-truck. When a commercial vehicle strikes a passenger vehicle, the passenger vehicle occupants often suffer significant injuries. The reason is that CMVs are generally larger and heavier than smaller cars, trucks, and SUVs. Many also carry heavy or …
Per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), several factors go into determining what is considered a DOT vehicle, including: Vehicle size Cargo type Where the vehicle travels Where the company is based Requirements for a DOT Vehicle The FMCSA regulates all commercial vehicles and sees that they are following federal guidelines and regulations. In …
There are a few factors that qualify a car crash to be considered a Department of Transportation (DOT) reportable accident. The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) §390.5T states that the following circumstances make a crash involving a commercial vehicle reportable: Someone is injured and must leave the crash scene to receive immediate medical treatment …
If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed, you have rights under the law, and this includes the right to file a claim for compensation. A personal injury lawyer will communicate directly with the at-fault party’s insurers and negotiate a settlement that can get you back on track. Tell us about your situation so we can get started fighting for you.
