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Car Crashes Caused by Worker Vehicles (Part A)

Car crashes involving company-owned vehicles driven by workers are responsible for thousands of personal injuries, deaths and property damage every year.

Knowing why they happen and what recourse injured drivers or surviving families have can help victims heal. If you've been in a collision with a semi-truck, van or company car that was the other driver's fault, you can name the employee driver as well as the employer in a personal injury lawsuit. In the event of fatality, families can pursue wrongful death claims.

In occupational driving incidents, the majority of drivers are middle-aged males between 35 and 44 years of age. This statistic may simply reflect the demographic within occupations that involve driving, but it does predict who you might see in court in relation to your truck or car accident. This sector also demonstrates similar driving risks, which result in patterns of recklessness or carelessness that probably led to your auto accident.

Main contributors to occupational vehicle crashes include:

• Failure to keep the vehicle in the lane or on the roadway
  
• Speeding or excessive speed for weather or congestion conditions
  
• Driver distraction
  
• Fatigue or sleeping at the wheel
  
  

Many workers drive heavy or loaded vehicles that cause more catastrophic injuries or fatalities than would smaller cars or motorcycles. Often the offending driver is killed in such accidents.

If you or your loved one has been injured in an auto accident in Fort Lauderdale or Miami, Florida you should contact a personal injury attorney immediately to learn about your rights and determine liability. Florida has a statute of limitations that may prohibit you from filing a lawsuit if too much time has passed. Contact the Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg for guidance on your personal injury case.

When Negligence Is a Factor in Work-Related Car Crashes

Accidents happen while on the job, but a distracted or sleepy driver is a negligent one. No one should have to suffer injury or death because a worker was bored or overtired. If you suspect negligence, an accident attorney at a South Florida law firm can help to confirm your concerns. Even if the other driver's accident injuries were fatal, police and eyewitness reports and company records may contain the evidence you need to prove a negligence claim.

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Disability attorneys Kenneth LaVan and Adam Neidenberg are members of the Florida Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.

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