Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer in Ontario
Delivery vans, dump trucks, cube vans and fleet vehicles share our roads every day. When a commercial vehicle causes a crash, the business behind it may be responsible too — and we know how to prove it.
Ontario’s roads are busier than ever with commercial traffic — couriers racing deadlines, dump trucks on construction routes, and fleet vehicles crisscrossing the GTA. When one of them hits you, the consequences can be severe, and the claim more complex than an ordinary fender-bender.
The key difference in a commercial vehicle claim is that a business is usually standing behind the driver. That can mean additional insurance coverage and additional responsibility — but it also means a company motivated to protect itself. Having a lawyer early helps make sure the full picture, and every responsible party, comes to light.
Commercial vehicles we handle claims against
- Delivery and courier vans (including gig-economy fleets)
- Cube vans and moving trucks
- Dump trucks and construction vehicles
- Garbage, recycling and municipal trucks
- Flatbeds, box trucks and utility fleet vehicles
Who may be responsible
Depending on the facts, a commercial vehicle claim can involve the driver, the employer, the vehicle's owner, a leasing company, a maintenance contractor, or the entity that loaded the vehicle. Sorting out these relationships — and the insurance behind each — is central to recovering full compensation.
Both sides of your claim, handled
As with any Ontario motor vehicle crash, we manage your no-fault accident benefits so treatment and income support begin quickly, and we pursue a tort claim against the at-fault business and driver for everything else you've lost.
Answers
Commercial vehicle accidents — FAQs
What is a 'commercial vehicle' for an accident claim?
It's any vehicle used for business — delivery vans, cube vans, dump trucks, garbage and recycling trucks, flatbeds, fleet pickups, courier vehicles and more. When a business vehicle causes a crash, the business behind it may share responsibility, which can matter a great deal for your compensation.
Why does it matter that the vehicle was commercial?
Because more than one party may be liable — the driver, the company that employs them, and sometimes a vehicle owner or maintenance provider. Commercial operators also usually carry larger insurance policies, and they're expected to meet higher safety and record-keeping standards.
The driver said they were 'just doing their job.' Does that help my claim?
It often does. When a driver causes a crash while working, their employer can be held responsible for the harm — a principle called vicarious liability. That can open access to the company's insurance and strengthen your claim.
What if a delivery or gig-economy driver hit me?
The growth of courier and delivery services has put many more commercial vehicles on Ontario roads. These cases can involve tricky questions about who the driver works for and whose insurance applies. We untangle those questions so the right parties are held accountable.
Injured in a truck crash in Ontario? Let's talk.
Time limits apply to accident claims in Ontario. The sooner you speak with a lawyer, the sooner we can protect the evidence and your right to compensation. Your first consultation is free.