The truck driver who caused the crash can be held at fault too. Drivers must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) before operating a semi-truck. Different levels of CDL qualification allow drivers to carry different loads, such as hazardous materials, or drive different trucks, such as a triple trailer. This license may subject the truck driver to a standard of care that applies to drivers holding such unique qualifications.
However, truck drivers are often insured under basic insurance policies with low damage caps. If you only bring a lawsuit against the trucker who caused your crash, then your recovery may be much lower than your true damages.. For this reason, our Denver truck accident attorneys often try to find additional liable parties when possible, giving our clients a greater chance of obtaining all the compensation they need and deserve.