Los Angeles Truck Driver Error Accident Lawyer

Who Is Legally Responsible for Truck Accidents in Los Angeles? 

One of the reasons why truck accidents are more complicated than other types of motor vehicle accidents is that there are many parties involved in the trucking industry. Some of the parties who may be responsible for truck accidents include:

• Truck driver – If a truck driver error caused the accident, the first party you might turn to for accountability is the truck driver. Truck drivers are responsible for ensuring they perform their job safely and making sure they are in the condition to drive. 
• Trucking company – Trucking companies are responsible for the negligence of their drivers. Additionally, they have other legal duties, including adequately training their drivers, maintaining their vehicles, and establishing and enforcing reasonable policies to ensure their trucks and drivers are safe. 
• Truck owner – If the truck driver or company leases the truck from another party, the owner of the truck may have certain duties, too, such as maintaining the truck. 
• Maintenance company – Sometimes, trucking companies outsource maintenance to a separate company. These companies may be responsible when poor maintenance contributed to the accident. 
• Cargo loading company – If poorly loaded cargo contributed to the accident, the company that loaded the cargo may be responsible for the accident. 
• Truck or parts manufacturer – The manufacturer of a defective part or truck may be responsible.

An experienced Los Angeles truck accident lawyer can thoroughly investigate the truck accident to determine who may be at fault for the accident and is accountable for the harm you suffered.