Truck Accident Liability

Handling D.C., Maryland and Virginia Truck Accident Cases

Accidents involving trucks happen on American roadways every single day, yet determining liability for these accidents can be a confusing and difficult task for the average American driver. Here is a list of parties potentially liable in the case of an accident involving a truck:

• Truck Manufacturer - the maker of the truck may have manufactured a faulty product
• Parts Manufacturer - the maker of the truck parts may have manufactured a faulty product
• Freight or Loading Company - the company in charge of loading the truck may have improperly loaded the vehicle (e.g. "overloaded trucks" and shifting cargo)
• Trucking Agency - the company in charge of hiring the driver and setting schedules may have hired a driver unqualified for the job or set unrealistic trucking schedules, leading to truck driver fatigue
• Truck and Equipment Owner or Leasor - the owner or leasor of the truck and/or trailer may have improperly maintained their equipment
• Truck Driver - the driver of the truck may have broken traffic laws and/or truck driver regulations
• Government Road Authorities - the local or federal government may have improperly designed, repaired, or maintained the roads, making the roads defective

Why Is Determining Liability So Important?

Determining liability is key when deciding how to proceed in a legal matter, but usually requires an expert in the field of truck accident law. Plus, the parties listed above usually have much greater financial resources at their fingertips than the single public citizen, and the future of their business is often at stake. They will do everything in their power in order to fight charges of liability. Thus it is crucial that you have someone on your side who knows the law and has the resources and energy to fight for your legal rights.

The Experts

If you are in the D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area and are having difficulty determining who was liable for a truck accident you were in, discuss your truck accident with the law offices of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. We will determine who was liable and how best to fight for and win the compensation you deserve.

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