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Delivery trucks. Box trucks. Company vans. When a commercial vehicle hits you, the company behind the driver has $1M+ in insurance and a defense team already building their case. We fight back with ELD data, telematics, and every theory of liability the law allows. No fee unless we win.
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Commercial vehicle accident claims on Long Island regularly involve $1 million or more in available insurance coverage. The employer is liable under respondeat superior and VTL §388 (owner liability) regardless of whether the driver is classified as an employee or independent contractor. Critical evidence — ELD logs, GPS telematics, dashcam footage, and maintenance records — must be preserved immediately with a formal litigation hold letter, as federal regulations permit carriers to destroy some records after as little as 6 months. The personal injury statute of limitations is 3 years (CPLR §214); government fleet vehicles require a Notice of Claim within 90 days (GML §50-e).
Last updated: April 2026 · Every case is unique — these ranges reflect general Long Island outcomes and are not guarantees.
Commercial Vehicle Cases We Handle
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Delivery Trucks & Vans
Box Trucks
Company Vans & Fleet Vehicles
Construction Vehicles
Municipal & Government Fleet
Service & Utility Trucks
Proven Track Record
Commercial Vehicle Results That Speak
Commercial carriers know their ELD data and maintenance records tell the real story. We subpoena everything — and use it to hold companies fully accountable for what their vehicles do on Long Island roads.
$2.1M
Box Truck — T-Bone Intersection Crash
Company box truck ran a red light on Hempstead Turnpike; driver logs showed he had been on the road for 14 continuous hours — employer held vicariously liable under respondeat superior and for negligent scheduling
$1.75M
Delivery Van — Rear-End on LIE
Amazon delivery contractor van struck stopped traffic on the LIE in Hauppauge at highway speed — ELD data confirmed no braking in the 4 seconds before impact; company labeled driver independent contractor but court applied VTL §388 owner liability
$1.4M
HVAC Company Truck — Failed Brakes
Commercial service truck with documented brake defect struck our client on Route 110 in Farmingdale — maintenance logs subpoenaed showed three prior failed inspections management had not acted on; negligent entrustment and negligent maintenance theories both applied
$925K
Florist Delivery Van — Wrong-Way Turn
Driver of florist company van made an illegal U-turn on Sunrise Highway in Valley Stream striking our client broadside — GPS telematics pulled from the vehicle confirmed the route deviation and the sudden stop prior to the turn
$675K
Municipal Fleet Vehicle — Pothole Repair Truck
Town of Hempstead dump truck sideswiped our client on a residential street; GML §50-e Notice of Claim filed within 90 days preserved the claim — dashcam footage from a neighbor's driveway camera documented the collision
$380K
Plumbing Company Van — Unsecured Cargo
Pipe sections fell from an improperly secured plumber's van on the Southern State Parkway striking our client's windshield — DOT inspection records subpoenaed showed the vehicle had no load-securement equipment and had not been inspected in 22 months
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique.
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Immediate Evidence Preservation
We send a formal litigation hold letter demanding preservation of ELD data, GPS telematics, dashcam footage, maintenance records, and driver qualification files before the company can destroy them.
Build the Full Liability Picture
We identify every defendant — driver, employer, vehicle owner, leasing company — and audit every available insurance policy: primary commercial auto, umbrella, excess, and your own SUM coverage.
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We handle the company’s insurer, their defense team, and every adverse party. You focus on recovery. We don’t get paid until you do.
Why Tenenbaum Law for Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Built to Take On Commercial Carriers
When a commercial vehicle hits you, the company already has a defense team working. Jason Tenenbaum has spent 24 years going up against commercial insurers and their attorneys across Nassau and Suffolk County courts — subpoenaing ELD records, deconstructing driver logs, and pursuing every theory of liability the law permits to maximize recovery for seriously injured clients.
VTL §388 Owner Liability — No Contractor Defense
Under VTL §388, the registered owner of a commercial vehicle is liable for injuries caused by anyone driving with their permission — regardless of whether the driver was an employee or independent contractor. We use this statute to hold fleet owners directly accountable even when companies argue the driver was "independent."
ELD & Telematics Data — Subpoenaed Immediately
Electronic Logging Device records, GPS telematics, and dashcam footage are the most powerful evidence in commercial vehicle cases. We issue litigation hold demands the day we are retained — before the company’s insurer can arrange for records to be lost or overwritten.
Multiple Defendant Strategy
Commercial vehicle accidents often involve multiple responsible parties: the driver, the employer, the vehicle owner, a leasing company, and a maintenance contractor. We pursue each independently to maximize total recovery and prevent any single party from shifting blame to avoid paying.
Full Insurance Audit on Every Case
We identify every applicable insurance policy: primary commercial auto, umbrella, excess liability, and your own SUM coverage. Commercial carriers often carry $1M+ in primary coverage with additional umbrella layers — and we pursue every dollar available before any settlement is considered.
“The delivery company said their driver was an independent contractor and tried to wash their hands of it. Jason’s office pulled the GPS data and the driver’s qualification file within a week and showed the company controlled every aspect of that driver’s route. VTL §388 owner liability sealed it. The result was well over a million dollars.”
Denise R.
Delivery Van Collision — Nassau County
Legal Analysis
Key Legal Concepts in Commercial Vehicle Accident Claims
Commercial vehicle accident cases involve legal theories that do not apply in ordinary car accident claims. Understanding these concepts is essential to understanding why commercial vehicle cases are both more complex and frequently more valuable than passenger car cases on Long Island.
Respondeat superior is the doctrine that an employer is vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its employees committed within the scope of their employment. When a delivery driver negligently causes a crash while making deliveries, the employer is liable as a matter of law — the injured plaintiff does not need to prove the employer was independently negligent. The scope of employment is broadly construed in New York: it includes driving between delivery stops, making detours for minor personal errands, and in some cases even commuting in a company vehicle. Respondeat superior is the primary theory under which we hold commercial companies accountable, and it applies regardless of how careful or diligent the employer claims to have been.
Negligent entrustment is a separate and independent theory of liability. An employer who knowingly entrusts a vehicle to a driver with a history of traffic violations, a suspended license, substance abuse issues, or documented unsafe driving is independently liable for the consequences. Unlike respondeat superior — which attaches to the employment relationship regardless of the employer’s conduct — negligent entrustment focuses on the employer’s own decision to put a dangerous driver behind the wheel. Driver qualification files, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks, and pre-employment background screening records are central evidence in this theory.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR §390 et seq.) establish minimum safety standards for commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. While many smaller commercial vehicles — delivery vans, company trucks, box trucks under 26,001 lbs GVWR — do not require a CDL and are not subject to all FMCSR requirements, many core regulations apply to all commercial vehicles used in commerce, including hours of service requirements, vehicle inspection and maintenance standards, and drug and alcohol testing for drivers. Where a company violates applicable FMCSR regulations, that violation can establish negligence per se in the same way a VTL violation does in an ordinary car accident case.
For a broader overview of how liability is established in vehicle accident cases on Long Island, see our car accident lawyer page.
| Injury Severity | Settlement Range | Key Factors |
|---|---|---|
| Soft tissue, minor fractures | $75,000 – $300,000 | ELD violation, policy limits, employer liability |
| Herniated discs, moderate fractures, surgery | $300,000 – $1,500,000 | Respondeat superior, VTL §388, maintenance negligence |
| TBI, spinal cord, amputation, wrongful death | $1,500,000 – $5,000,000+ | Multiple defendants, umbrella coverage, FMCSR violations |
Every case is unique. These ranges reflect general Long Island case outcomes and are not guarantees of results.
New York Statutes and Federal Regulations That Govern Your Claim
Commercial vehicle accident claims in New York involve a layered framework of state statutes and federal regulations that impose duties on drivers, employers, and vehicle owners well beyond what applies to ordinary passenger cars. Our firm knows this framework and uses it aggressively to establish liability.
Vehicle and Traffic Law §388 — Owner Liability for Negligent Operation. VTL §388 is the foundational statute in New York commercial vehicle cases. It imposes direct liability on the owner of a motor vehicle for personal injury or property damage caused by any person operating the vehicle with the owner’s express or implied consent. This means that if a company owns the box truck or delivery van that struck you, the company is liable as the vehicle’s owner — regardless of whether the driver was an employee, an independent contractor, or even a temporary worker the company allowed to operate the vehicle. The independent contractor defense that companies frequently assert is largely negated by VTL §388 when the company owns the vehicle. This statute applies to all registered motor vehicle owners in New York and is one of the most powerful tools in commercial vehicle accident litigation.
Vehicle and Traffic Law §509 — License Requirements for Commercial Vehicles. VTL §509 establishes the licensing requirements for operators of motor vehicles, including the commercial driver’s license (CDL) requirements for vehicles over 26,001 lbs GVWR and for vehicles transporting hazardous materials or passengers. When a commercial driver operates a vehicle requiring a CDL without holding a valid CDL, or operates while their CDL is suspended, revoked, or downgraded, the license violation establishes negligence per se. Employer knowledge of a driver’s license deficiency — revealed through driver qualification files and MVR checks — supports a negligent hiring and negligent entrustment claim against the company.
49 CFR §390 et seq. — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The FMCSR establishes minimum safety standards for commercial motor vehicles used in interstate commerce. Key provisions applicable to delivery trucks, box trucks, and fleet vehicles include: Hours of Service regulations (49 CFR §395) limiting continuous driving time and requiring rest periods; driver qualification standards (49 CFR §391) requiring MVR checks, medical certifications, and drug/alcohol testing; vehicle inspection, repair, and maintenance requirements (49 CFR §396); and Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandates (49 CFR §395.8) for carriers required to maintain records of duty status. When a company violates any applicable FMCSR provision — allowing an over-hours driver to continue a route, failing to conduct required vehicle inspections, or permitting an unqualified driver to operate a commercial vehicle — that regulatory violation constitutes negligence per se in New York civil litigation.
Labor Law §200 and Common Law Negligence — Employer Duties. New York Labor Law §200 codifies the common law duty of employers and property owners to provide a reasonably safe work environment. In the context of commercial vehicles, this extends to the duty to maintain vehicles in a safe condition, to equip them properly for the work being performed, and to ensure drivers are not assigned tasks that create unreasonable safety risks. A company that assigns a driver an impossibly tight delivery schedule that can only be met by speeding or driving without adequate rest has breached its Labor Law §200 duty. Negligent maintenance of fleet vehicles — ignoring documented brake failures, tire wear, or load-securement defects — is an independent basis for liability against the employer under both §200 and common law negligence.
New York Insurance Law §3420(b)(2) — Minimum Commercial Insurance Requirements. Insurance Law §3420(b)(2) establishes minimum liability insurance requirements for commercial vehicles registered in New York. The minimum for commercial vehicles is significantly higher than for personal passenger cars, and many commercial fleets carry $1 million or more in primary liability coverage with additional umbrella and excess policies. This statute also governs direct action rights against insurers and establishes notice requirements that affect coverage. Understanding the full insurance picture — all applicable policies, all layers of coverage, and all potential defendants carrying separate policies — is essential to maximizing recovery in commercial vehicle cases.
General Municipal Law §50-e — Notice of Claim for Municipal Fleet Vehicles. When the commercial vehicle that struck you was operated by a municipality, town, village, or other governmental entity — a town highway department truck, a public works vehicle, a school district van — a Notice of Claim must be filed within 90 days of the accident under GML §50-e. Failure to file a timely Notice of Claim permanently bars the claim against the government entity. This requirement applies regardless of the personal injury statute of limitations under CPLR §214. Our firm identifies government fleet involvement at the outset of every case and acts immediately to protect this right.
Key Legal Point: Records Must Be Preserved Immediately
ELD records, GPS telematics, dashcam footage, and driver qualification files are the documentary core of commercial vehicle cases. Federal regulations under 49 CFR §379 only require carriers to retain some records for 6 months. Companies have been known to destroy records immediately upon the expiration of the regulatory retention period. A formal litigation hold letter sent the day we are retained creates a legal preservation obligation and supports a spoliation argument — which can result in adverse inference instructions at trial — if records are destroyed after notice. Speed is not optional. For more on how general car accident evidence preservation works, see our car accident lawyer page.
Who Is Liable in a Commercial Vehicle Accident?
The most significant strategic difference between a commercial vehicle case and an ordinary car accident case is the number of potentially responsible parties and the size of the insurance coverage available to compensate them. In a standard two-car crash, there is typically one defendant (the at-fault driver) and one insurance policy. In a commercial vehicle crash, there may be five or more.
Employer vicarious liability under respondeat superior is the primary theory. The employer is liable for the driver’s negligence if the driver was acting within the scope of their employment at the time of the crash. New York courts interpret "scope of employment" broadly: a delivery driver is within scope any time they are operating the company vehicle for a work-related purpose, including driving between delivery stops, returning to the depot after deliveries, making minor detours, or performing any task they were hired and authorized to perform. The employer cannot escape liability simply by showing the driver violated company policy or was given specific instructions — if the driver was still within the general scope of the work, the employer is liable.
Independent contractor vs. employee — why it may not matter. Companies frequently structure delivery operations using independent contractor agreements to insulate themselves from respondeat superior liability. These arguments often fail for two independent reasons. First, courts apply a multi-factor economic reality test to determine whether a worker is truly independent: if the company controls the manner and means of the work — setting routes, requiring uniforms, controlling the delivery schedule, providing the vehicle — courts may find an employment relationship regardless of the contract label. Second, and more directly, New York Vehicle and Traffic Law §388 imposes owner liability on the company as registered owner of the vehicle, completely independently of the employment relationship. If the company owns the vehicle and permitted the driver to use it, the company is liable under VTL §388 — end of the independent contractor defense.
Fleet maintenance negligence is a separate and powerful theory of liability against the employer. A commercial fleet operator has an ongoing duty to maintain all vehicles in a safe operating condition. This includes regular scheduled maintenance, prompt repair of known defects, pre-trip driver inspections, and compliance with DOT inspection requirements. When a truck’s brakes fail, a tire blows out, a load shifts due to inadequate securement equipment, or a vehicle malfunctions due to deferred maintenance, the company’s maintenance negligence is an independent basis for liability — separate from any driver negligence. Maintenance records, work orders, pre-trip inspection logs, and the driver’s Vehicle Inspection Reports (VIRs) are the primary evidence we subpoena to establish this theory.
Negligent hiring and negligent retention arise when a company knew or should have known that a driver was unfit for the job before or after hiring them. A company that hires a driver with a history of DUI convictions, prior commercial vehicle accidents, or a suspended license without conducting proper background screening has breached its duty of care to the public. Similarly, a company that retains a driver after discovering safety violations or red-flag incidents during employment is liable for negligent retention. Driver qualification files, periodic MVR pull records, and internal safety review documentation are essential evidence in these claims.
Critical Evidence in Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases
Commercial vehicle accidents generate documentary evidence that ordinary car accidents do not. This evidence is extraordinarily powerful — but it is also time-sensitive and subject to destruction. Our firm acts within days of being retained to preserve and obtain every relevant record.
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data is among the most powerful evidence available. ELD systems electronically record a driver’s hours of service in real time, creating an objective record of how many hours the driver had been on the road, how many breaks they took, and whether they violated the Hours of Service regulations under 49 CFR §395. A driver who has been on the road for 11 continuous hours — in violation of federal regulations — in the hours before your crash is demonstrably fatigued, and the ELD proves it. ELD data is tamper-evident and admissible in civil proceedings.
GPS and telematics data from the commercial vehicle records speed, acceleration, braking patterns, and route history in real time. This data can reconstruct exactly what the vehicle was doing in the minutes and seconds before the crash: whether the driver was speeding, whether there was any braking attempt, whether the vehicle deviated from its authorized route, and how the vehicle’s speed compared to the posted limit. Many modern commercial fleet management systems also track idle time, aggressive driving events, and hard stops — creating a behavioral profile of the driver that is highly relevant to both liability and damages.
Vehicle inspection and maintenance records document the condition of the vehicle over time. Federal regulations require commercial carriers to maintain vehicle inspection records for 12 months. These records show whether the vehicle was being properly maintained, whether known defects were repaired promptly, and whether the vehicle was placed out of service for unresolved safety issues. When a vehicle involved in a fatal crash has three prior recorded brake inspection failures that were documented but not acted upon, that maintenance record is devastating evidence of corporate negligence.
Delivery dispatch records and driver communications document the driver’s assigned route, the delivery schedule, and any communications between the driver and dispatcher on the day of the crash. These records can establish whether the company imposed an unrealistic delivery schedule that could only be completed by speeding or cutting rest periods, and whether the dispatcher was in contact with the driver immediately before the crash — which may implicate the employer in the distraction.
Dashcam footage from the commercial vehicle itself is increasingly available. Many commercial fleet operators install forward- and rear-facing cameras that record continuously or trigger on hard-braking events. This footage can show the driver’s behavior, the road conditions, and the crash itself from the vehicle’s perspective. We demand preservation of all camera systems and footage as part of our initial litigation hold letter — before the company’s insurer can arrange for the footage to be overwritten.
Driver qualification files contain the driver’s application, Motor Vehicle Record check results, drug and alcohol test results, prior accident history, and employment verification. These records are required by federal regulations for drivers subject to FMCSR requirements and establish whether the company knew about red flags in the driver’s background before putting them behind the wheel. For more on how evidence and documentation affect car accident claims generally, see our car accident lawyer page.
Damages in Commercial Vehicle Accident Cases
Commercial vehicle accident victims on Long Island may pursue the same categories of damages available in any personal injury case — economic and non-economic — but with significantly more insurance coverage available to fund that recovery.
High commercial policy limits are the defining financial feature of commercial vehicle cases. While New York’s minimum liability insurance for personal passenger vehicles is $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident, commercial automobile policies routinely carry $1 million or more in per-occurrence liability coverage. Larger fleets, specialized carriers, and companies with significant assets frequently maintain $2 million, $5 million, or even higher primary limits, with additional umbrella and excess policies above that. This means that even in cases involving catastrophic, permanent injuries — where the full measure of damages far exceeds what a personal auto policy would cover — there is typically adequate insurance to fully compensate the victim.
Stacking coverage across multiple defendants further expands available recovery. When a crash involves multiple responsible parties — the driver, the employer, a vehicle leasing company, and a maintenance contractor, each carrying separate insurance — the combined available coverage can be many multiples of any single policy limit. Our firm conducts a comprehensive insurance audit at the outset of every commercial vehicle case, identifying every applicable primary, excess, umbrella, and SUM policy, to ensure no coverage source is overlooked before any settlement is considered.
Catastrophic injury compensation in commercial vehicle cases frequently includes compensation for: past and future medical expenses including surgical costs, rehabilitation, long-term care, assistive devices, and home modification; past and future lost wages and lost earning capacity, including vocational expert projections of career-long income loss; pain and suffering, physical disability, and loss of enjoyment of life without any cap under New York law; and loss of consortium claims for injured victims’ spouses. In the most serious cases — spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amputation, wrongful death — these damages regularly exceed $1 million and can reach $5 million or more when the full available insurance coverage is pursued.
Statute of Limitations: Do Not Wait
Under CPLR §214, you have three years from the date of the commercial vehicle accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York. For wrongful death, the deadline is two years under EPTL §5-4.1. If the commercial vehicle was operated by a government entity — a town, village, or public authority — you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days under GML §50-e, or the claim is permanently barred. More practically, ELD data and telematics records may be purged in as little as 6 months under federal retention regulations, dashcam footage overwrites within days to weeks, and witnesses’ memories fade rapidly. Commercial carriers retain defense lawyers immediately after serious crashes. Contact us now — the evidence window closes fast.
What to Do After a Commercial Vehicle Accident on Long Island
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Call 911 and document the scene — get the company name, vehicle ID, and DOT number
Request police and medical response immediately. Document the commercial vehicle’s DOT number (displayed on the door or rear of trucks), company name and logo, license plate, vehicle identification number (VIN), and the driver’s name, license number, and employer contact information. Record the names and phone numbers of all witnesses before they leave the scene.
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Photograph all vehicles, cargo, company logos, and road conditions
Photograph every angle of both vehicles with focus on the commercial vehicle’s condition: tires, brakes, cargo, load-securement equipment, company markings, and any visible damage or defects. Document road conditions, skid marks, debris, traffic controls, and the full scene layout. These photographs are frequently the only way to document a vehicle’s pre-repair condition before the company makes repairs.
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Seek immediate medical attention and preserve all records
Go directly to an emergency room or urgent care facility. Commercial vehicle crashes produce high-force collisions that cause serious injuries — disc herniations, fractures, and traumatic brain injuries — that may not be immediately symptomatic. Follow all treatment recommendations without interruption, and preserve every medical record, bill, physician note, and imaging result. Gaps in treatment are used by defense insurers to minimize injury claims.
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Send a preservation letter to the company demanding telematics, ELD, and maintenance records
A formal litigation hold letter to the vehicle’s owner and operator must be sent immediately, demanding preservation of ELD records, GPS telematics, dashcam footage, vehicle inspection logs, maintenance records, driver qualification files, dispatch records, and delivery manifests. Federal regulations permit destruction of some records after 6 months. The letter creates a legal preservation obligation and supports spoliation arguments if records are later destroyed.
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Contact a commercial vehicle accident lawyer before the company’s insurer contacts you
Commercial carriers retain defense attorneys within hours of serious crashes. Do not speak with the company’s insurer, adjuster, or representatives without your own attorney present. Early statements can be used to undermine your claim. Call us now at (516) 750-0595 — we will take over all communications, issue the preservation demand, and protect your rights immediately.
Related practice areas: Car Accident Lawyer • Catastrophic Injury • Wrongful Death • Brain Injury • Personal Injury
Legal Framework
New York Commercial Vehicle Law on Your Side
VTL §388 — Owner Liability
The registered owner of a commercial vehicle is directly liable for injuries caused by anyone operating it with permission. This statute largely eliminates the independent contractor defense: if the company owns the vehicle, the company is liable — regardless of how the driver-employer relationship is classified. VTL §388 is the cornerstone of owner liability in New York commercial vehicle cases.
VTL §509 — Commercial License Requirements
VTL §509 establishes CDL requirements for commercial vehicle operators. When a driver operates a vehicle requiring a CDL without a valid license, or operates while suspended, the violation establishes negligence per se. Employer knowledge of a driver’s license deficiency supports negligent hiring and negligent entrustment claims against the company directly.
49 CFR §390 et seq. — FMCSR
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations impose Hours of Service limits, driver qualification standards, and vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements on commercial carriers. Regulatory violations establish negligence per se in New York civil litigation. ELD records, driver logs, and inspection reports are the primary evidence of FMCSR compliance — or the lack of it.
Insurance Law §3420(b)(2) — Commercial Insurance
New York Insurance Law §3420(b)(2) establishes minimum commercial vehicle insurance requirements. Commercial policies routinely carry $1M or more in primary liability coverage, with additional umbrella and excess layers. A full insurance audit at the outset of every case ensures no coverage source is overlooked before any settlement is considered.
GML §50-e — Government Fleet Notice of Claim
Accidents involving municipal, town, or government fleet vehicles require a Notice of Claim within 90 days under GML §50-e. Failure to file bars the claim permanently — even within the 3-year CPLR §214 personal injury limitations period. We identify government fleet involvement immediately and protect this deadline as a matter of first priority.
CPLR §214 — Statute of Limitations
Personal injury claims must be filed within 3 years of the accident date. Wrongful death claims carry a 2-year deadline under EPTL §5-4.1. But ELD data and telematics records may be purged in 6 months, and dashcam footage overwrites in days to weeks. Contact our firm immediately — the practical evidence window closes long before the legal one does.
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