How does employer liability apply to parcel delivery van and box truck crashes in Florida?

Under Florida's doctrine of respondeat superior, commercial employers are vicariously liable for the negligence of their delivery drivers when a collision occurs within the course and scope of employment. In addition, an employer may be directly liable under Florida common law for negligent hiring, negligent training, or negligent retention if management failed to check driving histories or allowed an unsafe driver behind the wheel. Even when corporate delivery brands categorize drivers as independent contractors, Jeffrey S. Altman reviews courier contracts and dispatch logs to establish operational control and pursue maximum financial recovery under all applicable commercial insurance policies.