A truck accident can become complicated because liability can fall in a few places. When a lawyer investigates a truck accident, they will examine the following:nnTruck Driver: When the accident occurs, the driver could have erred when driving. They could have been speeding, intoxicated, driving an improperly loaded trailer, distracted, or driving too fast for conditions. A lawyer can determine if the truck driver did anything that caused the accident. Some of this information might come from the police report, and a legal team can conduct their own investigation.nnOther Drivers: Another driver may have caused the accident, and that is why a police report must be filed. A lawyer needs that information, as well as insurance or personal information from others who were involved in the accident. A lawyer can use eyewitness statements and scene reconstructions to determine who caused the accident.nnTrucking Company: The trucking company may have pressured their drivers to speed, drive outside of federal regulations, or drive while drowsy. The trucking company might not have repaired or maintained the truck properly, or they may have sent drivers out on the road who were not trained. They might have even chosen drivers who were not technically licensed to drive commercial vehicles.nnLeasing Company: When a logistics company does not repair or maintain the vehicles properly, it can be held liable for the accident. A driver cannot prevent accidents when they are in a malfunctioning truck.nnMechanic: A mechanic who is not properly repairing or servicing these vehicles can be held accountable for the accident. This requires receipts and testimonials from the trucking company showing that they believed the work had been done.nnManufacturer: The manufacturer of the truck or the truck’s parts can be held accountable for the accident if they knowingly allowed those parts to be used on the road. Recalls may have been ignored, or the company may have used substandard materials to create these parts.nnGovernment or Private Entities: Additionally, a government or private entity may have caused an obstruction in the road. Construction crews or government entities that make the road impossible to drive on, that do not mark the road properly, or leave debris on the road can be held liable.