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When trucks and cars collide, the person most likely to experience a personal injury is the driver of the automobile. If you have been hurt in a truck accident, a successful lawsuit can provide you with damages to cover everything from medical expenses to wages lost due to time off of work. However, who you file this claim against depends on the precise circumstances surrounding your crash. 

Who Is Liable in a Truck Accident?

1. The Driver or Their Employer

If the truck driver acted negligently, such as by running a red light or driving drunk, they may be found at fault. Their employer could also be liable, however. Trucking companies must comply with strict guidelines to ensure their employees behave safely on the road. Drivers are limited on how many hours they drive per day and may be subject to sobriety tests to prevent a DUI. If the employer failed in their supervisory obligation, they may also be legally culpable. 

2. Truck Manufacturer

personal injurySome personal injury cases revolve around a product defect. Truck accidents are no exception. If a vehicle was designed or produced in a way that made it inherently dangerous, such as if the brakes weren’t working properly, then the manufacturer could be a defendant in the lawsuit.

3. Road Maintenance Agency

Every state has organizations in place to oversee the quality of public roads, ensuring they are safe for use. Perhaps the agency failed to remove debris from the highway following a storm or didn’t properly post signs alerting drivers to a construction site. If such an agency fails to do its duty, they may be found liable in a truck accident lawsuit.

 

Auto accident lawsuits are complex. Let Coyne Cundiff & Hillemann, P.C. in Lake St. Louis, MO, guide you through the process with confidence. These personal injury attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience and a compassionate approach toward their clients. They know that recovering from an accident is stressful and are happy to take the burden of the legal process off your shoulders. Visit their website to learn more about their background in trucking accidents. To meet with a lawyer, call (636) 561-5599.

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