CHICAGO TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY EXPLAINS CONCEPT OF AGENCY
I am an attorney in Chicago who handles personal injury and wrongful death cases. I have extensive experience in the courtroom and have obtained record-breaking results for my clients, including successful verdicts and settlements in truck accident cases.
A trucking company's liability is governed by the legal theory, agency. Under the theory of agency, the motor carrier is responsible and liable for the driver if he was acting in "the scope of his or her employment." Although a truck driver may have been acting in violation of a company's policies and procedures, he or she is still within the scope of employment if the actions furthered the motor carrier's business. This concept also applies to other transportation negligence cases, including automobiles and buses. Contact the Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Kroll today at (312)676-7222 if you or a loved one have been involved in a motor vehicle accident.
