Commercial truck accident cases often involve more legal and factual issues than collisions involving only passenger vehicles. In addition to the truck driver, several other parties may share responsibility, including the trucking company, a maintenance provider, a cargo loading company, or the manufacturer of a defective vehicle component.
These cases may also require reviewing evidence that is not typically available after a standard car accident, such as electronic logging device (ELD) records, driver qualification files, vehicle maintenance records, inspection reports, and data from the truck’s event data recorder. Many commercial truck accidents are also subject to federal trucking regulations established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which can affect how liability is evaluated. Consult a truck accident lawyer to evaluate your case, build a sound strategy, and seek compensation.