In addition to negligent truck drivers, the trucking companies that employ these drivers can also be liable for accidents and injuries. First, if a truck driver is on the job and acting within the scope of their employment, you can hold the trucking company liable for the accident.
In addition, if a trucking company negligently hired or retained a problem truck driver or knew about the truck driver’s poor driving record or history of moving violations, the trucking company can be responsible for any accidents or injuries that the problem driver causes.
The experienced Newport Beach truck accident attorneys at Bentley & More LLP can help you determine if you have a viable cause of action against a trucking company in your case. We can ascertain all potentially responsible parties and name them as defendants in your case.