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Raffi Naljian: What to Do After a Commercial Vehicle Accident
Attorney Raffi Naljian handles accidents involving commercial vehicles where multiple parties may be liable. Quick action after an Amazon, FedEx, or company vehicle accident is essential to preserve evidence.
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Raffi Naljian
California Personal Injury, Litigation & Criminal Defense Attorney
Raffi Garabed Naljian is an active California attorney listed under State Bar #238919. The State Bar profile lists personal injury, litigation, criminal law, and business law among his self-reported practice areas, and Naljian Law Offices describes a Glendale practice handling criminal defense and civil litigation, including personal injury matters.
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Raffi Naljian understands vicarious liability and knows how to pursue both the driver and the company. Commercial vehicle accidents often involve bigger insurance policies and require experienced representation.
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What to Do Next
- 1Note company name on vehicle (logo, DOT number)
- 2Photograph vehicle markings and any cargo
- 3Get driver information including employer
- 4Request driver's commercial license if applicable
- 5Identify any witnesses including passengers
- 6Contact Raffi Naljian before corporate investigators arrive
Evidence Checklist
- Photos of company vehicle and markings
- DOT number and company name
- Driver employment information
- Police report identifying commercial vehicle
- Dashcam or surveillance footage
- Driver's hours of service logs
- Vehicle maintenance records
- Driver training records
Multiple insurance policies may cover your injuries.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not identifying all company markings
- Accepting corporate adjuster settlement
- Missing multiple liable parties
- Not preserving electronic logging data
- Settling before knowing all insurance policies
How the Process Typically Works
1
Immediate
Document company identification, preserve evidence
2
Investigation
Identify all liable parties—driver, company, contractors
3
Claims/Lawsuit
Pursue claims against all parties with insurance
4
Resolution
Commercial policies often lead to faster, larger settlements
Damages You May Be Able to Recover
- •Medical expenses from all policies
- •Lost wages
- •Pain and suffering
- •Punitive damages if company negligent
- •Multiple policy limits if applicable
- •Future medical and rehabilitation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the company liable for their driver?
Usually yes. Under vicarious liability, employers are responsible for employee negligence during work duties.
What about gig workers like Uber Eats or DoorDash?
These cases involve complex contractor vs. employee issues. Raffi Naljian analyzes the specific relationship to maximize liable parties.
Do commercial vehicles have bigger insurance policies?
Yes. Commercial policies typically have higher limits ($1M+) compared to personal auto policies.
What if the driver was off-route or on a break?
Companies may argue they're not liable. Raffi Naljian investigates scope of employment issues to preserve your claims.
Will the company send investigators?
Large companies often send rapid response teams after accidents. Contact Raffi Naljian immediately so you're prepared.
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