No matter which of these parties caused your truck accident we can help you get compensation
For some reason, when a truck and a car collide, most people immediately assume it must be the truck’s fault. The reality is that plenty of parties can have a hand in causing a truck accident:
Truck Drivers: Many trucking accidents are caused by driver errors. Truck drivers make all the same mistakes that any driver can make, such as driving while tired, using a cell phone while driving, driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, or simply making poor judgment calls when trying to pass, turn, change lanes, etc. The trouble is, truckers log so many hours on the road that they end up making more mistakes and eventually this will cause accidents.
Trucking Companies: In general, trucking companies are responsible for what their employees do out on the road. For example, if a trucker hits a pedestrian on the way to deliver a load, the pedestrian should get compensated from the trucking company’s insurance. When trucking companies engage in questionable practices such as hiring drivers without proper background checks, skimping on safety training, neglecting their fleet maintenance, or encouraging truckers to drive while sick or tired, they can easily set events in motion that end up causing accidents.
Truck Manufacturers: Truck manufacturers, as well as their parts suppliers, may be liable for accidents that are caused by defective design or construction. For example, if a truck suffers a blowout due to a defective tire and swerves across multiple lanes of traffic, the tire manufacturer may be held liable for damages to any vehicles that get hit in the process. And if the trucker is also injured, the manufacturer may be targeted with a claim for those injuries as well.
Municipalities: When city, county, state, or federal entities fail to take reasonable care of the roads they are supposed to maintain, they may be held liable for any accidents that result. This sort of truck accident case is rare.
Other Drivers: Occasionally, other drivers may cause a truck to have an accident through no fault on the trucker’s part. When this happens, injured truck drivers will most likely get their medical bills paid through their workmans comp. However, they may decide to bring a personal injury claim against the driver who caused the accident in order to get compensation for pain and suffering.
Do You Need Help With a Truck Accident Case?
If you have been injured in an accident involving a truck, you can get expert help from Fernando D. Vargas. Attorney Vargas has been handling truck accident injury claims since 1995 and he can help you secure appropriate compensation. Call 909-982-0707 now to learn more.
