Yes. Unlike many motor vehicle accident cases, commercial truck accident claims frequently involve multiple potentially liable parties.
Depending on the circumstances, responsibility may extend to the trucking company, the truck driver, the owner of the tractor trailer, a cargo loading contractor, a vehicle maintenance company, or the manufacturer of a defective truck component. In some situations, another motorist’s actions may also contribute to the collision.
Determining which parties may be held liable requires a careful review of the available evidence and the specific facts surrounding the accident. A truck accident lawyer can assess the liability of different parties in a truck crash.