Who can be held liable in a commercial truck accident case?

Liability in a truck accident can extend well beyond the driver. In many cases, multiple parties may share responsibility, including: The truck driver, for negligent behavior or hours-of-service violations. The trucking company, for unsafe hiring, training, dispatching practices, or lack of maintenance. A freight loader or shipping company, if improperly secured or overloaded cargo contributed to the crash. A parts or vehicle manufacturer, if a defective tire, brake system, steering component, or other equipment failed. Third-party maintenance providers or repair shops, if substandard inspections or repairs played a role in the collision. Illinois uses a modified comparative negligence system. Under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, your financial recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if you are more than 50% at fault, you may be barred from recovering damages. A truck accident attorney can help evaluate who should be named in your claim and how fault might be allocated.

Who Can Be Held Liable In Commercial Truck Accident Case?

Liability in a truck accident can extend well beyond the driver. In many cases, multiple parties may share responsibility, including:

The truck driver, for negligent behavior or hours-of-service violations.
The trucking company, for unsafe hiring, training, dispatching practices, or lack of maintenance.
A freight loader or shipping company, if improperly secured or overloaded cargo contributed to the crash.
A parts or vehicle manufacturer, if a defective tire, brake system, steering component, or other equipment failed.
Third-party maintenance providers or repair shops, if substandard inspections or repairs played a role in the collision.

Illinois uses a modified comparative negligence system. Under 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, your financial recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if you are more than 50% at fault, you may be barred from recovering damages. A truck accident attorney can help evaluate who should be named in your claim and how fault might be allocated.