The trucking industry grows by leaps and bounds each year, driven by an ever-growing economy and the need for goods as well as increased purchasing power in the average Americans. The vast majority of trucks we see on our roads today carry commercial goods, and they are more likely than not on their way to different warehouses in the country to offload or pick up goods that are needed for retail giants such as Walmart, Amazon, Target, Home Goods and so on.

These trucks are usually part of the transport arm of these large corporations, or they belong to companies that have contracts with these corporations to deliver certain goods at certain times. In addition, trucking companies are typically served by other repair and maintenance companies, and they may even involve hiring and recruitment firms who are responsible for identifying qualified drivers and crew to operate these behemoth machines.

Insurance companies are also in the mix, and they are responsible for ensuring that should an accident occur, a settlement is paid out, and vehicles are replaced in a manner that is fair and reasonable. By looking at all these players, it is apparent to see that the trucking industry involves multiple third parties who must work in tandem to ensure the successful operation of a trucking business. Injuries happen all the time, and none are as serious as those sustained in a truck accident involving a typical sedan.

Due to the size of these vehicles, accidents involving passenger vehicles and trucks tend to be catastrophic, with decapitations, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, paralysis and worse being the injuries one can expect. If you were involved in a truck accident you believe wasn’t your fault, you may be able to recover compensation from multiple third parties ensuring you have the financial ability to take care of all your injuries and compensate you for numerous damages, and we’re here to help with that. 

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Are you looking for the best truck accident compensation lawyer? Please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. For close to three decades, the experienced and compassionate attorneys at McCready Law have worked tirelessly to defend the rights of the injured, and we’d like to extend our award-winning expertise to you so we can do the same for you and your family.

What sets us apart is our combined experience spanning over 60 years, our nationwide reach which means we will help get you justice regardless of where you are in the country, our bilingual staff, and the fact that we are not afraid to litigate if we believe that you deserve so much more than what the insurance company is offering you as a settlement. The last point is crucial, as most law firms will just settle out of court because of not having the resources to litigate a case all the way to court, as well as the lack of trial experience. 

Top law firms understand that it is only through litigation that one is able to recover substantial compensation, which is sometimes tens or even hundreds of times more than what the other party wants you to settle for, but the burden of proof is much higher which makes most firms balk at taking cases to court – not us, as evidenced by the dozens of cases we’ve tried and won to the tunes of millions of dollars.

Lastly, truck accident cases are taken up on contingency fee basis, and what this means is you pay us NOTHING when we initially start working on your case, and you will only pay our fees if we win your case on your behalf at the end of the process. Before speaking with an insurance adjuster or signing any document, please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 so we can preserve the integrity of your case – the call is 100% FREE, and our intake team is standing by. 

What Exactly is Third Party Liability in Truck Accident Lawsuits?

Third party liability refers to the responsibility other parties other than the drivers may assume when an accident occurs. Personal injury law is under the presumption that nothing happens in a vacuum, and multiple parties and individuals are involved when something like a truck accident occurs. It takes a village, and more often than not, there are multiple chiefs running the same village.

Who is liable for my accident?

Here are some of the parties that may be held accountable for your injuries:

1. The trucking company: Aside from the driver, the trucking company may be held liable if it is revealed that they engaged in questionable hiring practices, did not adequately train and supervise its drivers, failed to maintain their vehicles and be up to speed with inspections as mandated by the FMCSA, and so on.
2. Freight Brokers and Shippers: These companies are vital in the success of any trucking company, and as such, may be held liable if it is discovered that they improperly secured loads prior to a truck leaving their depot, did not properly vet a trucking company before connecting shippers with trucking companies and so on. 
3. Vehicle Manufacturers: these companies are required to ensure that their vehicles are produced in line with certain regulations, tests are run in a thorough manner before releasing their vehicles, and that any defects found trigger a timely recall before any accidents occur. Since they are held to a higher standards, accidents involving trucks that they manufactured may shine a light on their manufacturing practices especially if there were similar accidents that occurred in the past following the same pattern such as a truck tipping over as it navigates a corner, or brakes failing due to low quality parts installed into millions of trucks by the same manufacturer over the years. 
4. Maintenance Providers: These firms provide maintenance to trucking companies and are involved in inspecting these vehicles on a regular basis to ensure they are road-worthy. To this end, they are seen as a vital part of trucking safety, and any slip in repairs or maintenance, or failing to fix critical issues in a truck in a timely manner may cost regular Americans their lives. In addition, mechanical failure due to using substandard parts or employing workers who do shoddy work may also lead to accidents, which can make these providers liable. 

How Liability is Determined in Complicated Truck Accidents

Determining liability in truck accidents is no easy feat, particularly if there are third parties involved. For instance, what seems like a cut and dry affair where the driver made fatal errors may reveal a history of the trucking company not training their drivers in an adequate manner. In addition, truck drivers may be pressured to deliver goods within an unreasonable timeframe that they make mistakes while driving, leading to an accident. In addition, a simple truck accident may actually point to equipment failure due to lack of comprehensive maintenance.

To this end, records must be examined, as well as the companies that make these trucks must be looked into to see if they were subject to past recalls due to design or manufacturing defects. Lastly, a simple truck accident may become nuanced once police reports are made available, as they may point to evidence into driver violations or their efforts to bring the vehicle back on the road to avert an accident due to loads that were improperly secured by the freight or shipping company.

Experienced, Countrywide Truck Accident Attorneys – Call Us Today!

Accidents involving truck accidents can be life-changing, and involve lots of moving parts. A lot of individuals may have misguided misgivings about hiring an attorney for their truck accident lawsuit, but going it alone is just about the worst thing you can do. The best truck accident lawyer will help in collecting evidence on your behalf, consult with experts in the field to create a compelling case, negotiate with the insurance company and leverage their vast experience dealing with such entities to get you the best possible settlement failure to which they will launch a lawsuit, and ensure all damages are taken into account for maximum compensation.

As an injured individual after a truck accident, your most important job and responsibility is to rest and recover so you can get back to living life in a productive manner. Let our best truck accident lawyers help in getting you the best compensation you need, and all you have to do is give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 to receive your 100% FREE consultation into this and more. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.