Maison Law represents victims injured in car accidents with International Van Lines in California. Our California moving truck accident attorneys help accident victims and their families get the compensation they need for their injuries. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
Do I Need a Lawyer for an International Van Lines Moving Van Accident?
Seeking personal injury compensation from a commercial moving company like International Van Lines can be challenging. Their insurance adjusters will most likely reach out to you after the accident and offer you a low settlement. A common tact by most insurance companies to get accident victims to sign away their rights before they recognize the extent of their damages.
A moving van accident attorney will file a personal injury lawsuit with International Van Lines on your behalf. In addition to a lawsuit, an accident attorney can help you by:
- Managing medical care and ongoing medical treatment
- Gathering evidence to help identify liable parties and include them in your lawsuit
- Filing personal injury claims with the insurance companies of all the liable parties
At Maison Law, our personal injury attorneys have years of experience protecting the rights of accident victims. We advocate on behalf of those whose lives have been transformed by injuries and need compensation. Contact Maison Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation.
What are the Common Causes of Moving Van Accidents?
International Van Lines relies on professional van and truck drivers to move people’s belongings all over the country. With the amount of driving required, their driver’s accident risk increases. Here are the most common causes of moving van accidents in the US:
- Hazardous road conditions
- Poor weather
- Mechanical failure
- Inadequate training
- Tight deadlines, which lead to reckless driving
- Distracted driving
- Driver fatigue
If you find yourself in an accident with an International Van Lines moving van, but you are partially to blame for the collision, your compensation can be reduced in accordance with California’s comparative negligence law. This law allows blame to be assigned anywhere from 1% – 99% if two or more parties are at fault. At Maison Law, our accident lawyers will be working to keep your percentage of blame as low as possible. And we’ll demand that all blame be removed if you weren’t at fault in any way. Contact Maison Law today to see what options are available to you.
Who Can You File a Claim Against in an International Van Lines Moving Van Accident?
International Van Lines moving van accidents can involve multiple parties depending on the details of the collision. If you’ve sustained verifiable injuries from a moving van accident, you can file a claim against:
- The moving van company
- Property owners
- Government entities
- Drivers who carelessly caused the accident
- Moving van manufacturers
In the case of International Van Lines, you would file a claim against their company’s insurance, rather than the driver’s insurance. If a moving van driver is employed to drive by the company, then the company is responsible for the driver’s actions. This is known as vicarious liability, which states:
“Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, an employer is vicariously liable for his employee’s torts committed within the scope of the employment…
The losses caused by the torts of employees, which as a practical matter are sure to occur in the conduct of the employer’s enterprise, are placed upon that enterprise itself as a required cost of doing business.”
What is the Typical Compensation for a Car Accident with an International Van Lines Moving Van?
When it comes to car accidents, each one is different, and the same can be said about car accident settlements. The settlement you receive will reflect your legal damages. In severe cases, this number can be high, and when your damages are minor, this number tends to be low. An experienced accident attorney will have an estimate of what you could recover based on your legal damages, which include:
- Medical expenses, including current and future procedures like physical therapy, or surgery
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity if your injuries have rendered you unable to return to your line of work
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Loss of consortium
- Punitive damages
FAQs
Q: How are medical bills paid after an accident?
A: You are generally responsible for paying your own medical bills. However, your settlement should cover the cost of all your medical treatment.
Q: How long do I have to file a claim against a moving truck company?
A: 2 years from the date of the accident is the statute of limitations in California.
Q: Can my insurance take a share of my injury settlement?
A: Yes, insurers have a contractual right to be reimbursed for the bills they have paid on your behalf after the accident.
Contact an International Van Lines Moving Van Accident Lawyer in California
If you or a loved one have been hurt in an International Van Lines moving van accident, we invite you to contact one of our experienced accident attorneys at Maison Law. Our California-based law firm will get you the compensation you need for all the losses and damages you’ve endured. Our consultation is free and you don’t pay a dime until we win your case. Then, the attorney fee comes out of the settlement money surrendered by the insurance company.
