In regular auto accidents, it’s almost certain that the wreck was caused by one of the two drivers. However, the person that loaded the semi-truck, the actual owner of the semi-truck, or even the mechanic responsible for maintaining the engine in the semi could be held responsible for the accident. Another thing that makes a semi-truck accident different is the fact that the trucking company hauling the load is already going to have a team of lawyers in place to defend their drivers. This means that if a victim doesn’t have their own legal representation, they are likely going to end up in a bad position.