When a Work Truck Causes Your Accident, Who Pays?
Being involved in an accident with a commercial truck or company-owned vehicle is more complicated than a regular car crash. Unlike individual drivers, company vehicles are often covered by corporate insurance policies, and the employer may be legally responsible for the crash.
If you were hit by a company truck, you may be entitled to more compensation than in a typical accident, but you’ll likely face aggressive insurance adjusters and corporate legal teams trying to limit their liability. At Scholle Law, we fight to hold employers accountable and maximize your financial recovery.
Who Is Liable When a Company Truck Causes an Accident?
Commercial vehicle accidents often involve multiple liable parties. Depending on the circumstances, responsibility could fall on:
✅ The Truck Driver – If the driver was speeding, distracted, intoxicated, or otherwise negligent.
✅ The Employer or Trucking Company – If they failed to properly train, monitor, or supervise the driver.
✅ The Vehicle Manufacturer – If defective brakes, tires, or mechanical failures contributed to the crash.
✅ A Maintenance Provider – If a third-party company failed to properly maintain the vehicle.
✅ A Cargo Loading Company – If improper loading or shifting cargo caused the driver to lose control.
At Scholle Law, we conduct thorough investigations to identify every possible liable party and maximize your claim.
How Corporate Liability Works in Company Truck Accidents
Under Georgia’s vicarious liability laws, employers can be held responsible for accidents caused by their employees while they are on the job. This means that if a company driver caused your crash, their employer may be financially liable for your injuries.
However, companies often try to escape responsibility by claiming:
🚛 The driver was an independent contractor – Some companies misclassify workers to avoid liability.
🚛 The driver was off-duty – If the crash happened outside of work hours, the company may deny liability.
🚛 The employee acted outside company policies – Some businesses claim the driver’s actions were unauthorized.
Our legal team knows how to counter these arguments and hold employers accountable.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If you were injured in an accident with a company vehicle, you may be entitled to significant compensation, including:
🔹 Medical Expenses – Emergency care, surgeries, rehabilitation, and long-term treatment. 🔹 Lost Wages – Compensation for time off work and reduced future earning capacity. 🔹 Pain and Suffering – Emotional trauma, PTSD, and diminished quality of life. 🔹 Vehicle Repairs or ACV – The cost to fix or actual cash value for the total loss of your damaged vehicle. 🔹 Punitive Damages – If the company was grossly negligent in hiring, training, or monitoring the driver.
At Scholle Law, we aggressively fight for the maximum compensation available under the law.
How to Prove the Company Is Liable
Building a strong case against a commercial trucking company requires extensive evidence. We gather key proof such as:
📑 Driver Employment Records – Examining the driver’s qualifications, training, and any prior safety violations.
📊 Vehicle Maintenance Logs – Identifying whether the company properly serviced and maintained the truck.
📷 Dashcam & Surveillance Footage – Video evidence can confirm reckless driving or distracted behavior.
🚔 Police Reports & Witness Statements – Official records help establish liability.
📞 Cell Phone Records – Proving if the driver was texting or distracted at the time of the crash.
🔍 Black Box Data – Many company trucks contain event data recorders that track speed, braking, and driver actions.
We leave no stone unturned when investigating liability in company truck accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue the company if their driver caused my accident?
If the driver was working at the time of the crash, their employer may be liable under Georgia’s vicarious liability laws.
What if the company denies responsibility for the driver’s actions?
Companies often try to avoid liability by blaming the driver. We know how to challenge these tactics and hold them accountable.
How long do I have to file a claim against a company?
In Georgia, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is two years, but corporate cases require prompt action to preserve evidence.
Will my case go to trial?
Most commercial truck accident claims settle out of court, but if the company refuses a fair settlement, Scholle Law is ready to take them to trial.
Call Scholle Law for a Free Consultation
If you were hit by a company truck, don’t let the corporation or their insurance provider minimize your claim. Call Scholle Law today at (866) 592-1296 or fill out the contact form on this page to schedule your free consultation.
We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing until you win your case.
Let Scholle Law fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.