Some of the different injuries that could occur as a result of these incidents could include the following:

• Head injuries, including concussions, skull fractures, traumatic brain injuries, brain hemorrhages, etc.

• Neck injuries

• Back injuries

• Fractures, broken bones, dislocations, sprains, and strains

• Lacerations, scrapes, and bruises

• Psychological harm, like PTSD, panic, anxiety, fear, and more

These injuries could result in temporary or permanent disability. Of course, these injuries could also result in death.

Liability for auto accidents is based on the concept of negligence, which consist of four elements: duty of care, breach of duty, cause, and harm. All drivers on the road owe others (including other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians) a duty of care, meaning that they must drive carefully and adhere to all traffic laws/signals to avoid incidents. Drivers that fail to yield, ignore traffic signs, speed, are under the influence, etc. breach their duty of care, which can directly cause an accident. In turn, the accident could result in harm or damages to others on the road.

As explained above, all drivers on the road have a duty of care. When a company vehicle is involved, the company can be found at-fault for incidents through vicarious liability, since companies are responsible for ensuring that their workers are safe on the road.

In this specific incident described above, the investigation is ongoing, so liability has not been established. However, if the investigation determines that the driver of the utility truck acted recklessly, for example, by making a left turn out of the facility without checking for oncoming traffic, then the company could be found liable and could be sued.

If you file a claim, whether it is an injury claim or wrongful death claim, you could be entitled to receive compensation. The different categories of compensation available for recovery could include the following:

• Medical costs

• Lost wages

• Pain and suffering (or mental/emotional distress)

• Punitive damages

• Wrongful death benefits, including loss of consortium and funeral/burial costs

• Legal costs

Ultimately, the value of your claim will be based on the details surrounding the incident. When you allow our team to take care of your claim, you can be certain that our lawyers will do everything possible to help you recover the maximum payout available for your claim. Whether our team has to negotiate a settlement or take your claim to trial to reach a fair verdict, you can trust that our lawyers will not rest until you are fairly compensated.

If you have questions about your right to sue and the possible value of your claim, contact our team today.