Northern California Company Owned Car Accident Lawyers
Car Accidents Involving Company-Owned Vehicles
Driving is a privilege, not a right, and drivers must be held accountable for their own actions behind the wheel. However, when a corporation, company, or even the government allows an employee or agent to drive their car, the company is sharing liability for that driver's actions behind the wheel. In situations where an employee is driving a company-owned car, truck, or van, the employer has a duty to verify that the employee has a valid driver's license and is otherwise eligible and able to drive their vehicle. Accidents involving a corporate-owned vehicle have unique legal issues. Depending on how and why an accident occurs, the company that employs the driver may be partially or even wholly responsible for an accident, and financially liable for the injuries or deaths of other parties.
Northern California Company Owned Car Accident Attorneys
The Northern California car accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger have handled dozens of cases involving company-owned vehicles and government-owned vehicles. Our clients have included seriously injured pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and occupants of passenger vehicles, as well as family members of victims of fatal accidents involving company-owned cars in California. Our lawyers are advocates for protecting the rights of victims, and holding employers accountable for accidents that could be prevented. We have handled cases involving:
- Employees falling asleep at the wheel of a company owned vehicle.
- Employees distracted by cell phones, laptops, or GPS devices in a company owned vehicle.
- Employees driving company owned vehicles driving aggressively (i.e. speeding and running stop signs and red lights).
- Employees making unsafe passing attempts resulting in head-on collisions.
- Employees driving company owned vehicles under the influence of alcohol.
Unique Legal Issues of Accidents involving Company-Owned Vehicles
Because they can afford to and because they have so much more to lose in terms of assets, a corporation will likely not hesitate to vigorously deny or defend a personal injury claim arising from a car accident involving a company-owned vehicle. Companies and corporations may have much more substantial experience handling accident claims, and will very quickly hire a team of investigators and defense attorneys to begin preserving evidence in their favor and even trying to blame a victim for an accident. You may be offered a settlement immediately, but the offer may be far less than what you are entitled to. Before you accept any compensation for an accident, talk to an experienced Northern California personal injury attorney about your potential claim and what it may be worth. At Estey Bomberger, we have the resources to invest in your case to ensure you receive nothing less than full and fair compensation for your injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one.
Common Types of Injuries
Regardless of whether a person is driving his or her own car or a car owned by someone else, negligent, reckless and careless driving causes serious injuries. Failing to drive safely puts everyone at risk, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and other vehicles. At Estey Bomberger, we specialize in handling accidents that result in very serious injuries or death. Because we have in excess of 70 years of collective experience practicing personal injury law, our attorneys have handled cases involving virtually every type of serious injury, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken and fractured bones, internal injuries, burn injuries, and other serious injuries arising from accidents involving company-owned vehicles.
Maximum Compensation For Your Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Claim
We believe that victims who suffer serious injury due to the negligent actions of others deserve to be fully compensated. Our Northern California personal injury attorneys have the experience, resources, and respect of insurance companies to get our clients the maximum, full and fair compensation they deserve for their injuries, including medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. If you or a member of your family has been injured in an accident involving a company-owned, corporate-owned, or government-owned vehicle, contact us at (800) 890-6722 for a confidential consultation of your legal rights. All consultations are free, with no obligation. If we handle your claim, we will not charge any fees unless we recover money for you. Our staff is available to discuss your case over the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.