Trucking companies are usually liable for truck accidents. Trucking companies will be held liable for both their own actions as well as those of their truck drivers. Each company is responsible for preventing accidents as reasonably as possible. To achieve this, the company needs to perform regular vehicle inspections, use proper hiring and training procedures, and follow all federal regulations regarding trucking safety. It is possible for the company to be held liable for damages if it fails to fulfill its duty of care and causes an accident that could have been prevented. Vicarious liability is the rule that holds trucking companies responsible for the negligence of their employees, including their own independent contractors. As long as the at-fault party was on the clock when the negligence occurred, the trucking company itself will be liable if a truck driver, cargo loader, ground controller, or another employee caused your recent accident. In most cases, it will be better to hold the truck company responsible for your injuries rather than the individual driver. Our firm has also handled a truck crash involving third parties as well. Injuries or accidents caused by third parties may not directly be related to the collision, but still contribute to it. An example is a truck manufacturer who produced a defective or dangerous part for a truck. Manufacturers can be held liable for bad brakes or tire blowouts. With the guidance of our experienced truck accident lawyers, we can assist you in determining fault and assigning liability for your particular truck accident case.