Federal Regulations (FMCSR)
Commercial drivers are professional operators held to a higher standard. They must follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Violating these is negligence per se.
Key Differences
- Insurance Limits: Commercial policies often start at $750,000 or $1,000,000, whereas personal policies can be as low as $25,000.
- Respondeat Superior: The employer is liable for the acts of the employee committed while working.
- Negligent Hiring: We can sue the company if they hired a driver with a bad record or failed to train them.
Who Qualifies?
Any vehicle used for business purposes: 18-wheelers, UPS/FedEx vans, Uber/Lyft (during rides), construction trucks, and even sales fleet sedans.
Is It A Commercial Case?
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