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How to deal with an accident with a delivery truck

On Behalf of | Nov 19, 2022 | Car Accidents |

After getting hit by a delivery truck in Michigan, legally recovering compensation pay for damages and injuries can be somewhat different than when you’re in a standard car accident with another driver. It’s common to have concerns about whether it’s worth it to try suing the driver because they might not have the money to pay anyway. You might want to sue the delivery company instead, but it can sometimes be hard to get the name of the company out of the driver in the first place.

Decide who to sue

Figuring out who the right person to sue is your first step. The trucking company is undoubtedly the party that has the most money and will be the most likely to be able to cover your damages.

If you’ve been in a delivery truck collision, there are a few different ways for you to move forward and receive compensation. Your primary options are suing the company, suing the driver or suing both. The benefit of suing both is that you’re more likely to get one party or both to pay up.

What happens if you don’t know who hit you?

Hit-and-run motor vehicle accidents may be more challenging to legally recover from, but it’s still not impossible. The way you start is by filing suit and opening up an investigation. You can then lead a team to track down the delivery truck in question.

Under Michigan law, it is illegal to leave the scene of an accident without exchanging information. Using these laws may help to speed up the process of proving the driver’s negligence and getting your compensation.