Depending on your case’s circumstances, the party held responsible could be the truck driver, the trucking company, or both. As with all auto collision claims, truck crash cases depend on negligence.
Trucking companies are responsible for hiring drivers who are experienced and have the necessary skills to safely drive a large 18-wheeler. If a company hires irresponsible, inexperienced, or unskilled drivers, or if they don’t perform proper background checks, they might be the ones held responsible.
Trucking companies also have to make sure that all of their truck drivers are trained properly. When companies allow drivers behind the wheel without training them or making sure they’ve been trained to drive a commercial truck, they can also be held liable in the case of a crash.
If the collision was somehow caused by a defective part of the truck, you may be able to hold the truck manufacturer accountable.
Anyone responsible for maintaining the truck could be at fault if they didn’t properly inspect it, making sure it was safe to drive.
If someone loaded the truck improperly, causing the load to shift and throwing the truck off balance, they may be seen as negligent.
Determining who was at fault is usually the most complicated part of a truck collision case. We can help you get to the bottom of an incident and figure out who was at fault, then fight for the compensation you deserve.