Filing a personal injury claim following an auto accident can be a complicated issue in many instances

And, determining which party is financially responsible is chief among the questions for the injured parties. Accident victims who attempt representing themselves in an accident injury claim could potentially not realize the value of their claim when an opposing driver is at fault for a collision because there could be other negligent parties as well, including employers in certain situations. The material facts of a case can greatly impact the final outcome when financial damages are paid, and having an experienced Houston auto accident advocate like Attorney Hector Sandoval of the  Sandoval Law Firm can ensure that all avenues of financial recovery are recognized and pursued.

When an Employer Can Be Responsible?

Texas accident law holds that employers can be found liable for injuries resulting from an accident involving an employee who is on duty and is performing a job-related task when the accident occurs. However, the employers always attempt distancing themselves from the actions of the employee driver whenever possible. There are still other measures that can be taken such as investigating the prior driving record of the employee regarding driving safety, with a specific focus on whether the company conducted a sufficient and reasonable background check on the driver. Company policies regarding driver instructions can be important as well, not to mention the prior OSHA record of the company.

When an Employer May Be Exempt and Avoid Liability?

The Texas employer responsibility law plainly states that there are times when employees are acting outside of the scope of employment. This can include issues such as driving under the influence or reckless driving behavior against company policy, such as speeding or dangerous or intentional driving violations while in transit. The details of the case matter, and your accident attorney can investigate the case on your behalf for a maximized settlement involving all negligent parties.

Handling your own car accident claim can seem impossible because the legal technicalities of each case can vary significantly. If you’ve been a victim of car wreck, at Sandoval Law Firm, we are a Houston personal injury firm that focuses on customer services and doing things right.