Hold Corporations Responsible For Negligent Acts

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In some personal injury cases, a corporation may ultimately be liable for the injuries involved. The Moore Law Firm has been providing experienced representation in corporate negligence cases by generations of attorneys for over three decades. Experienced Cincinnati accident lawyers Donald C. Moore Jr., Daniel N. Moore and Robert A. Herking can provide the assistance you need to get just compensation for a corporation’s wrongful acts.

Corporate Liability for Employee Automobile Accidents

Companies are responsible for the acts of their employees. Whether an employee is merely running an errand for his employer or driving a tractor-trailer rig in the performance of his regular duties, the corporation is responsible for the accidents caused by that employee. Careful investigation is necessary to determine whether the accident was “set up” by corporate policies, lack of maintenance, supervision training or employee screening. Accidents involving commercial motor vehicles have special regulations that apply.

Employee Misbehavior and Corporate Negligence

Another common corporate liability scenario involves other types of wrongful employee behavior, such as alcohol or drug abuse. A corporation with a random drug screening policy who fails to conduct drug screens of its employees or who is aware of employee drug usage and fails to remedy the situation may be liable for any injuries that occur due to the employee’s wrongful actions.

Corporate Negligence for Failure to Maintain

Various federal and state laws may require that corporations adhere to safety and maintenance standards for vehicles, equipment and premises. If a corporation’s failure to maintain these standards causes someone injury, the corporation is likely responsible for the individuals resulting financial needs.

Corporate Products Liability Cases

Another common type of corporate negligence and liability occurs when a corporate designs, develops, manufactures or distributes a product that later proves to be defective. For instance, a corporation who manufactures an infant car seat that injures a child during a car accident may be liable for the child’s injuries. The corporation that distributed that defective infant car seat may also be liable.

Intentional Torts and Corporate Liability

Under many states’ laws, an employee’s sole remedy for work-related injuries is to seek worker’s compensation benefits. In the state of Ohio, however, there is an exception to this rule for intentional torts committed by an employer. Under Ohio law, an employee who suffers injury in the course of his employment has some recourse against his or her employer in certain circumstances. If an employer takes intentional action to injure an employee or has the belief that an injury is substantially certain to occur, then the employer may be liable for the employee’s injuries outside the worker’s compensation system.

Experienced Representation by Your Cincinnati Accident Lawyers

As is the case with most personal injury actions, the law establishes deadlines to follow for filing claims for corporate negligence. Our experienced Cincinnati personal injury attorneys at The Moore Law Firm stand ready to assist you with your claim. We serve clients in Cincinnati, Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.* Consult with The Moore Law Firm today and explore whether you are entitled to compensation for a corporation’s wrongful acts.

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