When a commercial truck accident occurs, who’s to blame? Like all motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents are often caused by:
- Distracted drivers
- Reckless or careless driving
- Driving under the influence
- Drowsy driving
- Unsafe road conditions
- Ignoring traffic laws and regulations
- Weather conditions
- Mechanical failures
Who is at fault in the event of a commercial truck accident?
Liability for the commercial truck accident depends on many complicated factors. Some of these factors include:- Employment agreement between the driver of the truck and his/her trucking company
- History of truck maintenance and repairs
- Who owns the truck that was involved in the accident
- Who or what was technically “at fault” for the commercial truck accident