The party responsible for your truck accident may depend on the circumstances of the incident. In some cases, multiple parties may share the blame for your accident. Below are some of the parties that can be held liable for a trucking accident:
- Driver: Similar to other types of motor vehicle accidents, the truck driver can be at fault for an accident. Distracted driving, driving while fatigued, and failing to comply with traffic laws can all result in the truck driver being responsible for causing an accident.
- Truck manufacturer: Sometimes, a truck driver can do everything right, but if something is wrong with the truck itself, they may still end up getting in an accident.
- Trucking company: Trucking companies are responsible for doing thorough background checks on all of their drivers, ensuring that their drivers are properly trained, and making sure their drivers aren’t over-scheduled.
Have a truck accident lawyer in Tampa investigate your case. Your attorney may look at data from a truck’s electronic logging device (ELD), watch video footage of your trucking collision, read police reports, and take other measures to identify any liable parties.
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