Commercial vehicle accident lawyer · Texas
Commercial Vehicle & Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer
Hit by a work vehicle?
Delivery vans, box trucks, company pickups, service vehicles and buses. When someone was driving for work, their employer, and a bigger insurance policy, may be on the hook. As a commercial vehicle accident lawyer in Texas, Bridgette Williams finds out who they worked for and which policy pays.
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Vehicles we see
Commercial vehicles we see on Texas roads
Delivery vans
Package and food delivery drivers on tight schedules.
Box & moving trucks
Rental trucks and local freight.
Company cars & pickups
Sales, service and contractor vehicles.
Buses & shuttles
Private shuttles, charter and transit buses. [Government vehicles have special notice rules.]
Why it matters who they work for
Is the employer responsible for a work-vehicle crash in Texas?
In Texas, an employer can be legally responsible for a crash caused by an employee driving within the scope of their job. Companies may also be liable for hiring unsafe drivers, failing to train them or skipping vehicle maintenance.
The hard part is often figuring out the relationship — employee, contractor or gig worker — and which policy applies. That’s where we start.
Delivery van accidents: a growing problem
Package delivery has exploded across DFW and Greater Houston. Drivers juggle dozens of stops an hour, use phones for routing and park in traffic lanes. Many delivery companies use contractor networks, which makes finding the right insurer harder. We trace the chain from the driver to the delivery partner to the company whose name is on the box.
Watch the deadline for government vehicles
If a city, county or state vehicle hit you, Texas law can require written notice within months, not years. Call us right away.
FAQ
Commercial vehicle accident FAQs
The driver says they’re an independent contractor. Can I still recover?
Possibly. The driver’s own policy, the company’s policy and your coverage may all be options depending on the facts.
Is a big delivery van treated like an 18-wheeler?
Some larger commercial vehicles fall under federal safety rules too. See truck accidents.
What evidence should I keep?
The company name and vehicle number on the side, photos, witnesses and the police report number.
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Find out who’s responsible
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Thank you — we’ve got it.
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Urgent? Call 1-844-BLW-WINS nowHurt in a wreck? Don’t wait on the insurance company.
Call Bridgette.
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