Truck accidents are different from other auto accidents in many aspects. As such, the trucking laws are also entirely different. And that makes it essential to hire Bakersfield truck accident lawyers if you are involved in truck accidents

The larger size of the trucks itself makes truck accidents more frequent and can result in more severe consequences. These accidents may be caused by either driver negligence on your part or by truck defects. For example, if you are involved in a truck accident and the truck flipped over, you could claim against the manufacturer of the truck for faulty design. In the event of a truck accident, multiple parties can be held liable. These parties could include the truck’s manufacturer, the driver, and the trucking company.

Let us look into different parties that can be held liable for truck accidents.

1. Truck drivers

A truck driver can be held liable for a truck accident if the accident occurred due to a driver error. The most common examples of driver errors include speeding, reckless driving, and drunk driving. A truck driver can also be held liable for the accident for not having a license for driving commercial or heavy-duty vehicles like trucks.

2. Truck manufacturers

Truck manufacturers can be held responsible for truck accidents due to faulty design. In some cases, even the truck driver may not be at fault and still, the manufacturer of the truck may have been negligent in putting defective parts or not ensuring that the parts were fit for use.

3. Trucking companies

Trucking companies can be held liable for accidents caused by the negligence of their drivers. Some cases involve the driver violating laws set by governments or exceeding the speed limit. Trucking companies can also be held responsible for accidents that occur due to negligence on their part or due to negligent acts on the part of other parties involved in a truck accident.

4. Loading companies

A cargo company can be held responsible for a truck accident if they are not careful while loading goods in the truck or due to negligence in providing equipment like straps and chains to tie down the load. In fact, even minor carelessness from the side of loading companies can lead to a truck accident.

5. Truck maintenance companies

Truck maintenance companies can be held liable for accidents caused due to the fault of someone from their company. This may include an employee of the truck maintenance company damaging the truck or a driver from their company driving recklessly.