After a truck accident, there are often several at-fault parties. Here are a few examples of liable parties in a truck accident case:
The driver
Their employer (trucking company)
The truck’s maker or parts manufacturer
Mechanic or repair shop that worked on the truck
The shipping company
The truck owner or lessee
A government agency (dangerous road conditions)
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The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Section 387 requires truck drivers and/or their employers to cover a certain amount of insurance. Depending on the truck’s weight and the type of cargo it transports, the government requires liability insurance ranging from $300,000 to $1,000,000, with up to $5,000,00 in coverage for trucks carrying certain types of hazardous materials.