Trucking Accidents – Who’s Most Likely At Fault

Truck accidents often involve some type of negligence on the part of the truck driver, the trucking company, or both. Some of the common causes of car-truck accidents include:
Driver fatigue
Inattention by the truck driver
Bad or aggressive driving by the truck driver, such as tailgating or speeding
Lack of proper maintenance of the truck or trailer
Improper loading
Driving with an unsecured load
Use of amphetamines by the truck driver
Tire tread separation and tire blowouts
Negligent driving in bad weather conditions
Negligent passing
Trucks obscuring a car driver’s view
Truck jackknifing and rollovers on slippery roads

If you are injured in an accident involving a large truck, it may be possible to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against both the negligent truck driver and the trucking company that employs him or her. If the accident involves a commercial vehicle you may also have a claim against the insurer of the trailer.
At our firm, our attorneys will find out if the trucking company, driver, or the owner of the trailer is responsible for causing the accident and, if so, seek compensation for past and future medical expenses, past and future wages, pain and suffering, disability, and for other damages. We also represent family members in wrongful death cases