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Tow trucks are large vehicles that are designed to haul other vehicles when they are damaged, need to be repossessed, or need to be removed for any other reason. However, you might need a tow truck yourself after you are in an accident with a negligent tow truck driver. You will also need a personal injury attorney if you are injured during this accident.

Reasons for Tow Truck Accidents

Like with any other profession, some tow truck drivers choose to indulge in alcohol when they are on the job. This can lead to the driver not showing due care when operating the tow truck and this can lead to your accident. Fortunately, you can request that the police officer who responds to the accident immediately perform a breathalyzer test.

You will also be able to call upon the police officer to testify on your behalf in court if your case cannot be settled out of court. While other witnesses can be helpful, law enforcement is often considered to be more credible witnesses. 

You will also want to obtain a written police report and this can be used in court or when pursuing a settlement. The good news is that a police officer will usually want to help you in this regard because the officer will want to get a dangerous driver off the road.

Compensation for Your Medical Bills

A tow truck accident can be devastating in terms of the injuries that you might suffer. You will likely have expensive medical bills and will need a considerable amount of rehabilitation and treatment. However, not only may you be able to seek compensation from the tow truck driver but you may also be entitled to compensation from the employer because they will likely have vicarious liability.

The employer of the tow truck driver needs to make sure that the employees hired are well-suited for the job and that they are trained properly. Otherwise, the accidents that result from their negligent employees place society in danger.  

How to Determine Liability

To receive compensation for your injuries, you will need to prove that the other driver was negligent and that this negligence leads to your accident. For example, if the driver was speeding or was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, this can be used as evidence that the driver was negligent. Fortunately, your attorney has ways to determine this. You can click here for info about determining liability by working with an attorney.