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

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

• The truck driver, for negligence or hours-of-service violations.
• The trucking company, for unsafe hiring practices or lack of maintenance.
• A freight loader, if improperly fastened cargo, contributed to the crash.
• A parts manufacturer, if a defective tire, brake, or steering component failed.
• Third-party maintenance providers, if substandard repairs or inspections were involved.

In Missouri, because the state follows a pure comparative fault system, even if you are partially at fault, you may still recover compensation. A skilled truck accident attorney can help determine who should be named in your claim.