Accidentes con camiones de alquiler en Ohio

Accidents Caused By Rental Trucks

A person driving a rental truck can cause an accident through a number of negligent driving acts, such as:

• Exceso de velocidad
• Failing to use caution on icy or wet roads
• Following cars too closely
• Not applying the brakes soon enough
• Neglecting to carefully check blind spots
• Making a wide turn without ensuring cars aren’t nearby

A passenger car is no match for a large truck. Being hit by one of these vehicles can cause extensive damage to your car, not to mention what it can do to you or your passengers.

Insurance Options for Rental Trucks

Truck rental companies often offer coverage plans to the driver in case the truck is damaged while in their care. A driver’s personal auto insurance plan may not cover them when they are driving a rental car or truck, which is why they can choose to get additional overage from the company. Rental companies may offer the following coverage options:

• Damage waiver– This waives the driver’s liability for damage done to the truck while they were driving it.
• Cargo protection– You can get reimbursed for the goods packed inside the truck in case anything gets broken or lost.
• Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI)– If you get into an accident and the other driver sues you, SLI would cover damages from the suit.

Because these coverage options are an additional cost, drivers may be inclined to purchase only the damage waiver or forgo the extra protection entirely. Therefore, if they cause your accident, you may need to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Who Is Liable for a Rental Truck Accident?

A driver’s careless actions often put them at fault for an accident. This is not always the case, though. Others who could be liable include:

• The truck renting company. The company could be negligent in some way. They may rent a truck to a driver who isn’t of legal age or doesn’t have an active driver’s license, or they may neglect the maintenance of their fleet.
• The manufacturer of the trucks. Even trucks that receive regular maintenance aren’t safe if they have parts that malfunction. If these trucks are defective in some way, their manufacturer could be held responsible.

Tus opciones legales

After a rental truck accident, you must explore your legal options. If the driver of the truck bought the extra SLI insurance, you could explore a settlement with the insurance company to cover your property damage and medical bills. If the driver didn’t get the additional coverage, you may need to work with their personal insurance company. Should a driver’s plan not cover them when they’re driving a rental, a personal injury lawsuit is a viable option.

No matter what route you want to take, it is vitally important to contact a truck accident attorney to help you through your case.

What Our Rental Truck Accident Lawyers Can Do for You

When you’re hurt in a rental truck accident, there are different outlets you may need to explore to ensure the responsible party pays for your damages. But where do you start? You may not know, but the experienced attorneys at Kisling, Nestico & Redick do.

For a free consultation of your case, contact us today at 1-800-HURT-NOW.