Trucking companies are responsible for ensuring that their drivers are properly trained and certified, with a valid Commercial Driving License (CDL), and have the proper certifications for the goods they are hauling.
If the commercial carrier doesn’t complete due diligence in the hiring process and hires a trucker with a spotty driving record, one with an expired CDL, or one who isn’t properly trained, then they can be held liable by your truck accident lawyers for your injuries.
Or, the commercial carrier may have failed to maintain its fleet properly, and a malfunctioning truck could have led to the crash.
Furthermore, commercial drivers must adhere to certain safety standards, which govern how long they're allowed to drive before they have to stop to rest, how long the rest periods are, and the maximum speeds they’re allowed to drive.
If a commercial trucking company doesn’t provide oversight and supervision for their drivers, or if they knowingly encourage truckers to drive faster or for more extended periods of time to save money, then the carrier could be liable.
Your trucking accident lawyers will likely request the company’s safety records and the driving records of the truck driver who hit you.