Hit by a Truck or Company Vehicle?

Commercial cases are not just car accidents with a bigger vehicle. The moment a company truck is involved, you are up against a defendant with resources, procedures and a strong interest in controlling the story before you have even left the hospital.

More Than One Party May Be Liable

• The driver, for negligent operation or driving over hours-of-service limits.
• The motor carrier, for negligent hiring, training, supervision or scheduling.
• The company that loaded the trailer, if a shifting or overweight load contributed.
• A maintenance contractor, if brakes or tyres failed.

Each of those may carry separate coverage. That is why commercial cases can reach settlements far beyond what a private auto policy would allow — but only if the right parties are identified early.

The Evidence Has a Short Shelf Life

Modern commercial vehicles record a great deal: electronic logging device data, engine control module readings, GPS and telematics, dash-cam footage, dispatch records, driver qualification files. Much of it is routinely overwritten on a schedule. We send a spoliation letter demanding preservation as one of the first steps, because once that data is gone it is gone.

Federal Rules Apply on Top of Nevada Law

Interstate carriers are governed by federal safety regulations covering driver hours, drug and alcohol testing, inspection and maintenance. A violation does not automatically win the case, but it reframes the argument entirely — from "an accident happened" to "a company broke a safety rule and this is what it cost."

This page is general information about Nevada law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case turns on its own facts — call us and we will tell you where yours stands.