Struck by a Commercial Vehicle or Company Truck? GET RUDE to Get Right.

So you were struck by a company vehicle and now you’re not sure if the company – and its insurance company – are going to do the right thing? Don’t leave anything to chance… GET RUDE, instead.

An accident involving commercial or company vehicles isn’t just another car accident. Commercial or company vehicles are often operated by professional drivers and backed by substantial commercial insurance policies. Individuals driving company or commercial vehicles may be held to a higher standard because depending upon the type of vehicle they are driving and their purpose for driving. And getting into a wreck with a company or commercial vehicle presents its challenges when it comes to investigating a claim. You can expect that representatives from the company and its and its insurance company will start their investigation immediately after a wreck and attempt to gather evidence that shift as much blame to as possible.

Don’t get it twisted: these companies are responsible for protecting themselves even if they feign interest in taking care of the injuries and damage their driver caused. So if you’ve been injured at the hands of a company or commercial vehicle, you should find a lawyer who will stand up to Corporate America and the insurance giants. At RUDIN LAW, we don’t just talk tough; we achieve results that truly make a difference.

Whether you’re in Louisiana, Texas, or anywhere else around the country, RUDIN LAW is ready to take on those responsible for your injuries and get you the justice and compensation you deserve. And to do that, we say: it’s time to stop being polite… and GET RUDE with RUDIN LAW.

The Clock is Ticking on Your Deadline to File a Lawsuit

As of July 1, 2024, claimants in both Louisiana and Texas have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. But do not wait until the last minute. Information and evidence gathering should begin immediately following the crash. And the sooner you contact RUDIN LAW, the sooner we can begin building your case. We’re ready to act fast so you should be ready to call us as soon as disaster strikes.

Comparative Fault in Louisiana and Texas

The systems of determining fault in Louisiana and Texas operate differently. Comparative fault (also known as, comparative negligence) is a legal principle used in personal injury claims to divide fault among parties involved in an accident.

Pure comparative fault allows any party to recover compensation for accident-related losses as long as they are not entirely to blame for the accident. Twelve states, including Louisiana, follow pure comparative negligence, meaning there is no upper limit barring recovery short of 100%. In Louisiana, a pure comparative negligence system, you can still receive compensation for an accident even if you are partially at fault. For example, if your claim is worth $15,000 but you’re found to be one-third responsible, you can still collect $10,000.

In Texas, you can sue for damages even if you are partially at fault for an accident. However, the modified comparative fault rule followed in Texas states that a plaintiff can only recover damages if they are less than 50% at fault. If the plaintiff is more than 50% at fault, then they are not entitled to any recovery. The amount they can recover will be reduced proportionally to their level of fault.

Regardless of whether you are in Louisiana, Texas, or anywhere else across the United States, when you hire RUDIN LAW, we make sure the parties responsible for hurting you pay their fair share.