Determining liability is far more complex in commercial truck accidents than in accidents involving only non-commercial drivers. If the truck driver was at fault, the trucking company or another company that hired the driver or leased the owner-operator may be held liable. In cases where the truck driver appeared to be at fault, other unseen factors may have been at work, including improper loading or defective truck parts. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a commercial truck accident in Georgia, you need the help of an experienced Atlanta trucking accident attorney.
Responsible Parties in Commercial Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents require thorough investigation, going much deeper than witness statements and other evidence that can be gathered at the scene. Your truck accident attorney must uncover all of the underlying causes, such as inadequate truck maintenance or improper hiring practices. Depending on the cause of your truck accident, one of more of the following may be held liable for your injuries:
- Trucking company
- Another employer or lessee
- Freight shipper
- Freight broker
- Third party logistics provider (3PL)
- Truck driver
- Third party hired to load truck
- Manufacturer of defective truck, part, or equipment
- Seller of defective truck, part, or equipment seller
- Third party contracted to perform maintenance or repairs
- Government entity responsible for road design, construction, and/or maintenance
- Weigh station or weigh station personnel
- Negligent non-commercial driver who caused the accident
To learn more about compensation for your truck accident injuries, in Atlanta or Sandy Springs, Georgia, please call Robbins Law, PC, at 800-772-5555 or contact us online today.