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Understanding Respondeat Superior

Blog Post by Barry G. Doyle

Truck accidents can result in devastating injuries. If you or someone you love has been involved in a Chicago truck accident, contact an Illinois truck crash attorney who will work on your behalf to advocate that you get what you deserve for your injuries. To learn more about truck driver requirements and employer responsibilities, visit our article library. Determining who is at fault in a truck accident requires an understanding of a common-law doctrine known as respondeat superior. This doctrine holds that an employer is held responsible for an employee’s actions that occur during the employee’s scope of employment.There are pros and cons to respondeat superior. For a party who has been injured as the result of a truck driver’s negligence, there is the ability to receive damages for their injuries.An injured party doesn’t even have to prove that the truck company was negligent in hiring or supervising a truck driver. Just the mere fact that the driver’s actions occurred during the scope of employment is typically enough.This provides a better chance at adequate compensation for injured parties who will be paid by the trucking company, who are required to carry high insurance coverage.Respondeat superior helps to protect those who have been injured in a truck accident. Contact an Illinois truck crash attorney if you or someone you love has been involved in a truck accident in Chicago or the surrounding metro areas.

Hiring an Illinois Truck Crash AttorneyEven experienced, safe drivers run the risk of being involved in a serious Illinois truck accident.

Beyond your initial recovery, injuries in these types of accidents are often serious and may result in permanent disability or disfigurement which can cause loss of the ability to work, years of rehabilitation, serious medical bills, and have a significant impact on your life.An Illinois truck crash attorney at the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. has dealt with cases similar to yours and knows the best course of action for your claim. To improve your chances at a fair settlement and take the burden out of all of the paperwork involved in an Illinois truck accident claim, contact us today for a free case evaluation – 312-263-1080

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