ARE TRUCKING ACCIDENTS DIFFERENT FROM CASES

INVOLVING OTHER TYPES OF VEHICLES?

This presentation will examine the differences that exist between

personal vehicle

accidents and accidents that

involve a commercial

truck

It is important to understand the distinctions

if you have been injured in a trucking accident

Private VehicleAccidents

Let's say that you are injured in an accident with another driver of a privately owned

motor vehicle

You are usually going to seek damages from the other

driver's insurance company

THOUGH THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS, there are generally not going to be multiple entities that may be financially responsible for the damages

Trucking Accidents

Accidents involving commercial trucks

are an entirely different story

If you have been injured in a trucking accident there may be multiple different

parties who are potentially liable for the damages and

injuries you suffer

There are also FEDERAL AND STATE

LAWS that regulate the trucking

industry

Any breaches of compliance could be

relevant to your personal injury case and

help prove the defendants are

responsible for your injuries and damages

The Driver

If you are injured because of the actions of a driver of a

noncommercial vehicle clearly, you can sue this driver for

NEGLIGENCE

In the same manner, you can sue a commercial truck driver

if he or she committed negligent acts that caused you

bodily harm

The Trucking Company that Employs the Driver

As we mentioned previously, trucking businesses are

required to follow strict state and federal laws

You can sue the trucking company for the action of its driver but there may also be

independent causes of action against the trucking

company itself if the company did not adhere to

all mandated SAFETY STANDARDS

Employers are also considered to be

responsible for the negligent actions of people

who work for them

The Owner of the Truck

Trucking businesses often have somewhat

complicated arrangements

Someone could own a truck, be contracted by a

company, and then employ a driver

In situations like thisthe owner of the truck

could be liable for damages

Others Who May Be Liable

Under some circumstances the entity that was shipping the

goods that were being hauled by the truck can be liable

1

The manufacturer of a truck (or truck parts) that may have been

defective could also be sued

2

If poorly maintained roads, lighting, or ongoing

construction caused or contributed to cause the

accident it would be possible to seek damages

from the government entity that was negligent

3

CONTACTa Trucking Accident Attorneya Trucking Accident Attorney

As you can see from this presentation, trucking accidents present some

complicated circumstances

It is important to work with a personal injury lawyer experienced in handling

trucking accidents if you have been injured in a trucking

accident

Your job is to get well

Your attorney will take care

of the rest

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