Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Commercial Truck Wreck?
While commercial truck accidents are statistically less frequent than average passenger vehicle collisions, these types of wrecks can be much more devastating to those involved. According to the Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ), semi-trucks with attached trailers, such as big rigs or box trucks, can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Because of their sheer weight and size, commercial vehicles can often cause serious injuries, or even fatalities, during a collision. Additionally, legal action can be much more challenging to pursue in the event of these collisions. Unlike typical accidents between personally-owned vehicles, liable parties are not limited to just truck drivers. In fact, several other parties may be held responsible, including the truck driver’s employer. However, commercial truck companies are often well-equipped with experienced legal teams to aid the company in avoiding as much accountability as possible. Because of these factors, seeking legal action can be overw...