Truck accidents can be more complicated for several reasons including

• More severe damages. The value of damages in these claims tends to be very high because injuries are often very severe. People involved may have suffered major medical expenses, lost income, property damage and other losses. Fortunately, higher insurance limits are often available in truck accident cases. However, with so much money at stake, you can count on insurance companies to put up a strong fight.

• More difficult to determine fault. Car accidents typically occur because of the negligence of one of the driver’s involved. Truck accidents tend to be a little bit more complicated. While there is no doubt that driver negligence can be, and often is, the cause of a crash, there are numerous other potential causes that must be fully investigated and explored, including:

  • Improper loading

  • Defectively secured cargo

  • Trucking company negligence

  • Defective vehicle part

  • Insufficient vehicle maintenance

• More potentially liable parties. Just as it may be more difficult to determine fault in a truck accident claim, there are also more parties involved in a truck accident whose role must be considered. Examples of potentially liable parties include:

  • The truck driver

  • Drivers of other vehicles

  • The trucking company

  • The owner of the truck and trailer

  • Leasing companies

  • The shipper or loader of the cargo

  • The owner of the cargo

  • The manufacturer of the truck or truck part

  • Those responsible for road maintenance, such as a government entity

• Dealing with a trucking company. Another reason that truck accident claims tend to be more complex than claims involving two smaller vehicles is that a large trucking company has plenty of resources to fight a claim. This can make it more difficult for an individual to recover the compensation they truly deserve.

Fortunately, even if you have a very complex truck accident case, you do not have to go through the process alone. Our experienced lawyers are prepared to stand by your side throughout the entire process.