What We Handle
Case Types We Fight
Delivery Van & Truck Accidents
Company delivery vehicles operated by employees acting in scope of employment.
Service Vehicle Accidents
Plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, and other service workers driving company vehicles.
Sales Representative Vehicles
Outside sales staff operating company or personal vehicles for business purposes.
Government Vehicle Accidents
City, county, and state vehicles. Government claims have strict notice requirements — contact CDF Law immediately.
What You Can Recover
- Full damages against the employer's commercial insurance policy
- Medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering
- Direct negligence claims against the employer for negligent hiring or supervision
- Punitive damages where the employer's conduct was egregious
Recent Recovery
$680,000
Company Vehicle Accident — Delivery Van / T-Bone Collision
Client sustained fractured wrist and knee injury when a delivery company van ran a red light. CDF Law established the driver was operating within scope of employment and secured a settlement from the employer's commercial carrier.
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Your Case
What is respondeat superior and how does it help my case? +
Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine holding employers vicariously liable for their employees' negligent acts committed within the scope of employment. This gives you access to the employer's commercial insurance and assets — not just the individual driver's personal policy.
What if the employee was on a personal errand when the accident occurred? +
Employer liability generally requires the employee to be acting within the scope of employment. 'Frolic' (completely personal detour) may defeat employer liability; 'detour' (minor deviation) typically does not. CDF Law analyzes the specific facts of the employee's route and purpose.
What if the driver was using their personal vehicle for work? +
If the employer required or expected the employee to use their personal vehicle for work-related purposes, employer liability may still apply. The employer's commercial auto policy may extend coverage.