Identifying the Negligent Party
Trucking companies in the United States are held to strict state and federal laws; as such, they may face severe legal penalties if one of their drivers is responsible for a traffic collision. Despite this, many negligent trucking companies cut corners and pressure their drivers to adopt reckless driving habits just to meet unreasonable deadlines. These exhausted drivers forgo breaks and drive straight through the night to meet their employers’ outrageous demands. Plus, the companies carelessly place their drivers in precarious positions by failing to load or maintain the vehicles properly. These actions frequently lead to fatal equipment failures and rollover accidents. For all these reasons and more, commercial motor vehicles are the most dangerous elements on the road.
- Truck drivers often make the following errors:
- Driving while drowsy
- Driving while distracted
- Driving while drunk
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Swerving
- Failing to use signals
Truck accidents are a leading cause of personal injury and wrongful death claims. However, it can be difficult to secure a positive case outcome if you don’t have an experienced legal representative advocating for your best interests. This is because multiple parties may be responsible for your injuries. At Bovo Law Group, we can investigate the case, pinpoint the negligent parties, and compile vital evidence that can be used during the trial. With our help, you can recover a beneficial settlement or verdict that provides you with both economic and non-economic damages.
The following parties can be held responsible for a truck accident:
- Truck driver
- Trucking company
- Maintenance crew
- Truck manufacturer
- Leasing company
Trucking is heavily regulated by the government; however, even the best regulatory systems can be undermined. In these cases, it’s important to get an attorney on your case as soon as possible to preserve the evidence and conduct a thorough investigation of all the parties involved.