Are Trucking Accidents Different?

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Are Trucking Accidents Different From Cases
Involving Other Types Of Vehicles?
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This presentation will examine the differences
that exist between personal vehicle accidents and
accidents that involve a commercial truck
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It is important to understand the distinctions
if you have been injured in a trucking accident
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Private Vehicle
Accidents
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Let's say that you are injured in an accident
with another driver of a privately owned motor
vehicle
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You are usually going to seek damages from the
other driver's insurance company
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THOUGH THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS, there are generally
not going to be multiple entities that may be
financially responsible for the damages
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Trucking
Accidents
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Accidents involving commercial trucks are an
entirely different story
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If you have been injured in a trucking accident
there may be multiple different parties who are
potentially liable for the damages and injuries
you suffer
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There are also FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS that
regulate the trucking industry
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Any breaches of compliance could be relevant to
your personal injury case and help prove the
defendants are responsible for your injuries and
damages
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The Driver
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If you are injured because of the actions of a
driver of a noncommercial vehicle clearly, you
can sue this driver for NEGLIGENCE
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In the same manner, you can sue a commercial
truck driver if he or she committed negligent
acts that caused you bodily harm
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The Trucking Company that Employs the Driver
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As we mentioned previously, trucking businesses
are required to follow strict state and federal
laws
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You can sue the trucking company for the action
of its driver but there may also be independent
causes of action against the trucking company
itself if the company did not adhere to all
mandated SAFETY STANDARDS
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Employers are also considered to be responsible
for the negligent actions of people who work for
them
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The Owner of the Truck
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Trucking businesses often have somewhat
complicated arrangements
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Someone could own a truck, be contracted by a
company, and then employ a driver
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In situations like this the owner of the truck
could be liable for damages
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Others Who May Be Liable
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Under some circumstances the entity that was
shipping the goods that were being hauled by the
truck can be liable
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The manufacturer of a truck (or truck parts)
that may have been defective could also be sued
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If poorly maintained roads, lighting, or ongoing
construction caused or contributed to cause the
accident it would be possible to seek damages
from the government entity that was negligent
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CONTACT
a Trucking Accident Attorney
a Trucking Accident Attorney
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• As you can see from this presentation, trucking
  accidents present some complicated circumstances

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It is important to work with a personal injury
lawyer experienced in handling trucking accidents
if you have been injured in a trucking accident
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Your job is to get well
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Your attorney will take care of the rest
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