YES!!! Even though interstate trucking companies routinely lease equipment and drivers to avoid the costs of ownership, maintenance and actual employment of drivers, various state and federal regulations still require certain mandatory insurance requirements. In general, the driver (owner/operator) is still considered an “employee” of the trucking company for purposes
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What Exactly Is A “Commercial Vehicle”?
A “commercial vehicle” is a vehicle used in the normal course of business and/or for the transportation of various commercial goods. Examples include eighteen-wheeler tractor trailers, tanker trucks, delivery vehicles, and other large freight trucks. Commercial vehicles are often larger and more powerful than typical passenger vehicles and typically require a
Continue ReadingCan I Get Reimbursed For Lost Wages Or Lost Income?
YES! … Lost Wages (if you are an employee) and Lost Income (if you are self-employed) are recoverable from the date of accident until the day you return to work. Your employer will need to verify that you were not able to work and your medical provider needs to give
Continue ReadingI Was In An Auto Accident …. Can I Get A Rental Car?
YES! … You are entitled to reimbursement from the responsible party’s insurance company for a reasonable period of time. The person who caused the accident and who caused you to lose the ability to drive your own vehicle is legally responsible to (1) provide a rental car during the period
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