Who Is Liable For A Commercial Truck Crash?

1. Who Is Liable For A Commercial Truck Crash?

2. Driving large commercial trucks on the roadway can be a bit terrifying, and rightfully so. These vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, and are much larger than traditional passenger vehicles.

3. Commercial Trucks Can Cause Significant Injuries The size and weight discrepancy between large commercial trucks and traditional passenger vehicles mean that any collision between the two is likely to result in significant injuries for those involved. Data available from the National Safety Council, show there were approximately 118,000 total large trucks involved in injury crashes across the country during the latest reporting year and More than 5,000 large trucks were involved in fatal collisions during the same year.

4. The commercial truck accident lawyers at Mancini & Associates regularly help clients in these situations who have sustained the following types of injuries: ❖ Traumatic brain injuries ❖ Broken or dislocated bones ❖ Spinal cord injuries with paralysis ❖ Internal organ damage ❖ Crush injuries ❖ Internal bleeding ❖ Amputations ❖ Significant scarring and disfigurement ❖ Open head wounds

5. Who Is Liable For A Commercial Truck Crash? There may be various parties who can be held liable in the aftermath of a truck crash that causes injuries. If the careless or negligent actions of a truck driver are responsible for the collision, it is very likely that the driver’s employer will be held vicariously liable for the driver’s actions.

6. Hire An Attorney If you or somebody you love has been injured in a truck accident caused by the actions of a truck driver or trucking company, contact a California truck accident attorney Tara J. Licata at Mancini & Associates. She has extensive experience handling complex injury claims.

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