Crashes involving large commercial trucks are some of the most destructive and devastating accidents on the road. The injuries are often catastrophic, for those who survive. The legal battle that follows can be overwhelming for victims and their loved ones, but with experienced and compassionate truck accident attorneys on your side, the process does not have to be grueling and you can win significant compensation for your injuries and your suffering.
Truck Accident Causes
When we investigate truck accidents we typically find that there are underlying causes that were not obvious at the scene of the accident. These are often violations of trucking regulations resulting in the unsafe conditions that led to the accident. Common causes of truck accidents include:
- Unrealistic schedule imposed by trucking companies
- Driver fatigue
- Intoxication
- Distracted truck driver
- Improperly loaded truck
- Defective truck
- Inadequately maintained truck
- Roadway defects, such as missing or inaccurate height or weight limit signs
Truck Accident Responsibility
Trucking regulations are complicated and place a large portion of responsibility on the trucking companies, not just the drivers. Trucking companies are required to maintain their trucks, follow strict hiring practices, and much more. Among those who may be held responsible for your trucking accident injuries are:
- Trucking company
- Truck driver
- Truck or parts manufacturer
- Truck or parts seller
- Third party contracted to repair and maintain trucks
- Freight shipper
- Freight broker
- Third party logistics provider (3PL)
- Weight station
- Government entity responsible for roadway
To learn more about truck accident lawsuits, your potential compensation and how we can help, please call the Omaha truck accident attorneys of Harris & Associates at (402) 397-1200 or contact us online today.
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