If you or a loved one has suffered injuries due to a commercial vehicle accident, you should carefully consider your next steps. You may be entitled to significant compensation. But the process of obtaining that compensation is not always easy.
Working with a Boston commercial vehicle accident attorney who won’t back down from insurance companies is key to seeking maximum compensation. At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., our Boston truck accident lawyers are committed to seeking results for you.
Common Types of Commercial Vehicles in Boston
Most people have misconceptions about what commercial vehicles are. When people hear the term “commercial vehicle,” they typically think of large trucks. However, the reality is that commercial vehicles are any vehicle on the roadway that is used to carry out business or government purposes. If a vehicle is not a privately owned vehicle, then it is likely a commercial vehicle. In many cases, you cannot even tell the difference between a commercial vehicle and a privately owned vehicle. In Boston, some of the most common types of commercial vehicles you may encounter include:
- Sedans
- Pickup trucks
- SUVs
- Vans
- Semi-trucks
- Delivery trucks
- Limousines
- Taxis
- Passenger buses
- Food or ice cream trucks
- Construction vehicles such as cement mixers
- And more
Commercial Vehicle Accidents Lead to Devastating Injuries
Any vehicle accident can lead to severe injuries for victims. Commercial vehicle accidents involving other passenger-style vehicles can result in the same type of injuries as any other vehicle accident. However, many commercial vehicles are much heavier than traditional passenger vehicles. This means that victims involved often sustain catastrophic injuries. At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., our Boston commercial vehicle accident lawyers regularly help clients who have sustained the following types of injuries:
We Stay Actively Involved In Your Case
We don’t just sit behind a desk and sign papers. We are a law firm that is very involved from the beginning of your case to the end. Here are just a few things that our attorneys routinely do in trucking and commercial vehicle accident cases:
- We visit the scene of your accident
- We take photos of the accident scene and any supporting evidence
- We seek to obtain video surveillance of your accident from nearby security cameras
In short, we work very hard on your behalf, seeking evidence that can be used to support your claim and determine the party or parties responsible for your accident. Ultimately, our goal is to get maximum compensation and results for you.
Deadline to File a Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawsuit
Each state is responsible for setting deadlines for how long car accident victims have to file lawsuits against alleged negligent parties. In Boston, the personal injury statute of limitations is three years from the date an injury occurs. If a Boston commercial vehicle accident victim fails to file a lawsuit against the alleged negligent party within this three-year window, they will lose the ability to recover any compensation for their losses.
If the commercial vehicle in the accident belongs to the state, county, or city government, you will have two years to file a formal claim and three years to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation.
What Type of Compensation is Available After a Commercial Vehicle Crash?
If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury in an accident with a commercial vehicle involved, there may be various types of compensation available for your case. At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., our Boston commercial vehicle accident lawyers have a history of obtaining compensation for clients in these situations, including:
- Full coverage of medical bills related to the crash
- Lost income if a victim cannot work
- Any out-of-pocket expenses a victim incurs
- Pain and suffering damages
- Loss of personal enjoyment images
There is no set amount of money awarded in a Boston commercial vehicle accident case. Rather, the total compensation awarded will depend on the various circumstances related to each particular situation.
Handling Insurance Issues On Your Behalf
Commercial vehicle insurance policies are complicated. If you have been injured, you need to work with an attorney who has experience disentangling commercial insurance coverage policies. Our law firm does, and we can take care of every insurance detail that you face.
We have a track record of success in motor vehicle accident cases. Although we cannot promise results in your commercial vehicle accident case, we do promise to work very aggressively on your behalf.
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