Who Is Liable?
In all types of auto accidents, the negligent party is typically liable, which means whoever is at-fault for the accident should be responsible for any damages that occur as a result. Trucking accidents are unique in that multiple parties may be liable. For example, if you are hurt by an impaired truck driver, the driver will be responsible, but so will the shipping company they work for. Shipping companies are required to screen their drivers for drugs and alcohol on a regular basis, and if they fail to do so they risk allowing an impaired trucker on the roadway. Similarly, the people who load a truck could be liable if a truck rolls over due to an unbalanced or excessive load, and the people who maintain a truck could be liable for tire blowouts or other maintenance issues. Finally, manufacturers of trucks and truck parts may be liable for defective equipment.
Many parties can be liable for truck accidents, but our team at 'MAGGIO LAW gets to the bottom of what happened and helps you hold the correct individuals and institutions accountable.
