Who is Liable for My Injuries from a Los Angeles Moving Van Accident?

Questions of negligence, liability, and damages in accidents involving Los Angeles, CA moving vans are rarely straightforward. Moving van accidents may be caused by negligent drivers or van rental companies that don’t keep their vehicles safely maintained. Federal law provides that vehicle owners that are in the business of renting out their vehicles are not automatically liable for an injury to another person. To hold the van owner liable for your injuries, you’d have to prove that the van owner is engaged in the business of renting vehicles, and the van owner itself was negligent. Proving negligence can be difficult. You have to show that:

• The moving van owner or driver owed you a legal duty to reasonably protect you from harm
• The defendant breached that duty by engaging in unreasonable conduct
• The breach of duty was the actual and proximate cause of the accident
• You suffered damages as a result

For example, if the owner rented the moving van to an unqualified person who caused a crash, the van owner, or their insurance company, could be held liable. Or if the owner failed to maintain the moving van in a reasonably safe condition which resulted in an accident, they could also be held responsible. Because any number of people could be liable for the injuries you sustain in a Los Angeles moving van accident, it’s important to have a seasoned personal injury attorney review your case. M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers will conduct a thorough investigation into your accident to determine who is responsible for compensating you for your injuries.