Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Michigan Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorneys

Commercial vehicles — including box trucks, delivery vans, buses, tow trucks, and utility vehicles — are larger and heavier than passenger cars, making collisions more dangerous and injuries more severe. These vehicles also typically carry higher insurance limits, which means more compensation may be available for injured victims.

Koussan Law represents victims of commercial vehicle accidents throughout Michigan. We investigate company safety records, driver qualifications, maintenance logs, and hours-of-service compliance to build the strongest possible case.

Higher Standards for Commercial Drivers

Commercial drivers are held to higher standards than ordinary motorists. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations govern hours of service, drug and alcohol testing, vehicle inspection and maintenance, and driver qualifications. Violations of these regulations can serve as powerful evidence of negligence.

Employer Liability

Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, the company that employs or contracts with the commercial driver may be vicariously liable for the driver's negligence. This is significant because commercial vehicle operators typically carry much higher insurance limits than individual drivers — often $1 million or more.