Accidents involving commercial vehicles can result in serious and sometimes life-changing injuries. Whether a collision involves a delivery van, utility truck, company car, construction vehicle, service truck, or another type of commercial fleet vehicle, victims may face extensive medical treatment, time away from work, and significant financial uncertainty.

If you were injured in a commercial vehicle accident caused by another party’s negligence in New Braunfels or elsewhere in Comal County, you may have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses.

At Sergi & Associates, P.C., we represent individuals who have suffered serious injuries in commercial vehicle accidents throughout New Braunfels, Comal County, and Central Texas. Our attorneys understand the legal and insurance issues that can arise when a business vehicle is involved and work to identify all potentially responsible parties, including negligent drivers, employers, vehicle owners, and other companies whose actions contributed to the collision.

Common Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Businesses that operate commercial vehicles have important responsibilities when it comes to driver qualifications, training, supervision, and vehicle maintenance. Drivers must also operate company vehicles safely and follow applicable traffic laws.

When drivers or companies fail to meet these responsibilities, preventable accidents can occur.

Common causes of commercial vehicle crashes include:

• Distracted driving
• Driver fatigue
• Speeding or aggressive driving
• Improper vehicle maintenance
• Overloaded or unsecured cargo
• Inadequate driver training
• Failure to obey traffic laws
• Unsafe lane changes or turns
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Negligent hiring, retention, or supervision
• Failure to properly inspect commercial vehicles

Commercial vehicles are often larger and heavier than ordinary passenger vehicles, increasing the potential for serious injuries when a collision occurs. Victims may suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, internal injuries, burns, crush injuries, or permanent disabilities requiring extensive treatment and rehabilitation.

Determining Liability After a Commercial Vehicle Crash

Commercial vehicle accident claims can be more complicated than ordinary car accident cases because multiple individuals or businesses may share responsibility for the collision.

Depending on the circumstances, potentially responsible parties may include:

• The commercial vehicle driver
• The driver’s employer
• The company that owns or leases the vehicle
• A maintenance or repair company
• A company responsible for loading cargo
• A vehicle or parts manufacturer
• Another negligent motorist

An employer may also bear responsibility when its own negligent hiring, training, supervision, or vehicle maintenance practices contribute to an accident.

Our attorneys investigate the circumstances surrounding commercial vehicle crashes to determine how the accident occurred and identify the parties and insurance policies that may be responsible for compensating the victim.

The Advantage of Having a Nurse Paralegal on Your Legal Team

Commercial vehicle accident claims frequently involve extensive medical documentation, multiple healthcare providers, and injuries that may require months or years of treatment.

At Sergi & Associates, P.C., our legal team includes a nurse paralegal who provides valuable medical insight when evaluating and documenting serious injuries.

A nurse paralegal understands medical terminology, treatment plans, diagnostic testing, and the potential long-term consequences of serious injuries. Working alongside our attorneys, the nurse paralegal can help review medical records, communicate with healthcare providers, evaluate treatment needs, and document how an injury may affect a client’s future.

Benefits of having a nurse paralegal involved in your personal injury case may include:

• Comprehensive review of medical records and diagnostic reports
• Coordination with physicians and medical specialists
• Identification of potential future medical and rehabilitation needs
• Documentation connecting injuries and treatment to the collision
• Evaluation of anticipated medical expenses and other damages
• Stronger preparation of medical evidence for negotiations or litigation

This combination of legal advocacy and medical knowledge helps our team develop a claim that reflects both the immediate and long-term consequences of a serious commercial vehicle accident.

Fighting for Compensation After a Commercial Vehicle Accident

A commercial vehicle accident can create financial losses that extend well beyond the initial hospital bills. Serious injuries may prevent a victim from returning to work, require ongoing rehabilitation, or permanently reduce the victim’s ability to earn a living.

Depending on the circumstances of the case, compensation may be available for damages such as:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and income
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Rehabilitation and therapy expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Physical impairment or disfigurement
• Permanent disability
• Other accident-related damages

Commercial insurers and businesses may begin investigating a serious accident quickly. Preserving evidence such as vehicle records, maintenance documentation, driver information, electronic data, photographs, video footage, and witness statements can therefore be an important part of developing a claim.

At Sergi & Associates, P.C., our attorneys investigate commercial vehicle accidents, preserve available evidence, evaluate applicable insurance coverage, and handle negotiations with insurance companies on behalf of our clients.

Contact a Comal County Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorney

If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial vehicle accident in New Braunfels or elsewhere in Comal County, contact Sergi & Associates, P.C. for a free consultation.

Our legal team can evaluate the circumstances surrounding the collision, explain your legal options, and determine which individuals, businesses, and insurance companies may be responsible. We will work to pursue the compensation available for your injuries and losses while you focus on your medical treatment and recovery.