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Can a company be held liable for an employee's negligence?

Yes. In many situations, an employer may be legally responsible for injuries caused by an employee who was acting within the scope of their job duties. This legal principle is known as respondeat superior, which allows injured victims to pursue compensation from the employer as well as the employee.

For example, if a commercial truck driver causes a crash while making deliveries, the trucking company may also be held responsible for the driver's negligence.

In some cases, a company may also be independently liable for its own actions, such as hiring an unqualified driver, failing to provide proper training, or ignoring known safety violations. Determining liability depends on the specific facts of each case, making a thorough investigation essential.

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