Commercial delivery vehicles—from heavy semi-trucks to the growing fleet of “last-mile” delivery vans—are ubiquitous in our modern economy. However, their presence on public roads introduces significant risks. When a collision occurs, the process of proving liability is vastly different from a typical passenger car accident. Because these drivers are acting as agents for a business, and because commercial vehicles are governed by both state law and stringent federal regulations, establishing fault requires a methodical, evidence-based approach.

The Investigative Foundation: Why Data Matters

Unlike a standard fender-bender, a commercial crash requires an immediate and aggressive investigative response. In the world of trucking litigation, evidence is fragile and often controlled entirely by the defendant.

Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) & Telematics

Modern delivery vehicles are essentially mobile computers. Most are equipped with “black boxes” or Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) that record precise data points in the moments before, during, and after an impact. … Read the rest >>>