Trucks transport essential commodities on the road every day. This means many drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians must share the road with trucks and risk an accident with these larger vehicles. Even small trucks are bigger, heavier, have a longer stopping distance, and have poorer visibility than other vehicles on the road. This means when trucks are not operated with care, or when careless maintenance or other problems contribute to an accident; they may cause accidents and injuries to others on the road. In these cases, the responsible parties can be held liable for the harm caused to others. If you were injured in a collision involving a truck, contact a knowledgeable Wylie truck accident lawyer to learn about your legal rights and options for recuperating the costs of your injuries and losses. Our dedicated personal injury attorneys could help you seek the fair compensation you deserve. En Español.
Establishing Liability in a Truck Accident
Liability in truck collision cases is often based on the theory of negligence. This means someone neglected to fulfill a duty of care owed to others, and that neglect caused harm to occur. When it is shown that someone’s negligence caused injuries, that person or entity may be held liable for the injury. A skilled Wylie tractor-trailer crash lawyer could review the factors surrounding the collision and work to identify potential legal options that may hold a negligent driver accountable.
Circumstances where the careless or reckless actions of a party may cause a truck accident include:
- Waiting too long to make maintenance inspections on a vehicle
- Driving too fast for the road conditions
- Ignoring a need for repairs
- Selling or manufacturing a defective truck part
- Failing to properly train drivers
- Setting deadlines that encourage unsafe driving practices, such as driving while fatigued or driving too fast
- Improperly repairing or maintaining a vehicle
In some situations, more than one party may have contributed to the accident, and blame should be allocated accordingly. It is necessary to collect substantial evidence to determine liability in a truck accident case.
