When More than the Truck Driver May Be At Fault for a Truck Accident

After a serious Kentucky truck accident has caused severe and sometimes irreparable harm, it's natural to want to (quickly) identify those responsible. While many people assume blame begins and ends with the truck driver, there are many occasions where additional parties may be responsible and therefore liable for your truck accident injuries and damages.

What many people do not know is that often-times, several different teams of people are responsible for maintaining a safe truck. When any of these parties are negligent in their duties and a truck accident results, they can be held responsible.

For example, semi trucks and 18-wheelers may have their cargo loaded by a separate crew than the truck driver or the company that owns the truck. This crew is still held to federal regulations that detail how a truck's contents must be loaded to ensure they do not shift during travel in a way that could cause a truck to lose control or spill its contents on the road. When an unsecured load causes a Kentucky truck accident, this crew may ultimately be the liable party.

In another example, let's say a truck recently had its brakes repaired by a contracted mechanic or maintenance company but the repair was not done correctly and the brakes fail, causing a serious or fatal truck accident. In this scenario, that mechanic or company could be held liable for your injuries.

These are just a few examples of liability issues that can arise during a Kentucky truck accident claim. For more information on what parties may be at fault for your Kentucky truck accident, visit our article library. 

Contacting a Louisville Truck Accident Lawyer

A Louisville truck accident lawyer at Gray and White Law can help you handle every aspect of your truck injury claim from determining liability to negotiating with insurance companies. If you've been injured in a Kentucky truck accident contact us today for a free evaluation of your case 1-800-634-8767 or 502-210- 8942.