Hit by a Company Vehicle or Employee Driver | Orange County | Sky Law Group

Hit by a company vehicle or a driver on the job in Orange County? The business may be responsible. Call Sky Law Group at (844) 475-9529. Free consultation, 24 hours a day. No fee unless we win. Hablamos Español.

Plumbers, electricians, delivery vans, sales reps, contractors, nurses on home visits and many others drive for work every day. When a driver on the job causes a crash, the claim may reach beyond the driver to the employer and its insurance.

That can matter a great deal when injuries are serious, because a business policy is often larger than a personal one.

Can an Employer Be Responsible for an Employee’s Crash?

In many cases yes. When a worker causes a crash while doing the job, the employer can be responsible for the worker’s negligence, depending on the facts.

• Scope of work: was the driver running a job errand, making a delivery, driving between sites or traveling for the employer?
• Company-owned vehicle: a business vehicle usually carries commercial insurance.
• Personal car used for work: the employer’s policy may apply even though the car belongs to the employee.
• Negligent hiring or training: an employer that ignores a poor driving record or pushes unsafe schedules can face separate claims.

Commuting to and from work is treated differently from driving during the workday, so details matter.

Evidence Employers Do Not Volunteer

We can request driver logs, dispatch records, GPS and telematics data, app records, schedules and maintenance records. Much of it is kept only for a short period, so send a preservation letter early. If the driver is a delivery or rideshare driver, see rear-ended by an Uber, Lyft or DoorDash driver.

What You May Be Able to Recover

Compensation can include medical bills, future treatment, lost income, pain and suffering and other losses. Every case is different and no result can be guaranteed.

What to Do Right Now

1. Get medical care, even if you feel fine. Some injuries show up hours or days later.
2. Document everything: photos, plates, insurance cards, witness names and phone numbers.
3. Report the crash and keep the report number. See our guide on insurance adjuster tricks before you talk to any insurer.
4. Do not admit fault or sign a release until you understand what your claim is worth. Read should I give a recorded statement?
5. Call Sky Law Group for a free consultation: (844) 475-9529.

California Filing Deadlines

Most California injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a city, county or other public entity is involved, a claim generally must be presented within six months (Government Code §911.2). Read our statute of limitations guide. Every case is different and no result can be guaranteed.

Why Call Sky Law Group

• Free consultation, 24 hours a day
• Contingency fee: no fee unless we recover compensation for you
• Hablamos Español, with native Spanish-speaking support
• Serving every city in Orange County

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue the company if its employee hit me?

Often yes if the employee was working at the time. The company can be responsible for the employee’s negligence in many situations.

What if the driver was in their own car but working?

The employer or its insurance may still be involved, depending on the work being done and the policies in place.

What should I do if a company insurance adjuster calls me?

Be polite and keep it short. Do not give a recorded statement or sign anything before you speak to a lawyer.

How much does it cost to hire Sky Law Group?

The consultation is free and we work on contingency, so you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.

¿Hablan español?

Sí. Hablamos Español. Llame al (844) 475-9529 para una consulta gratis.

Related: Orange County car accident lawyer · average car accident settlement · settling without going to court · Orange County accident guides

Hurt in a crash? Call (844) 475-9529 now for a free consultation. Hablamos Español.