- December 20, 2019
Who Is Liable In A Tractor Trailer Accident In Maryland?
In many traffic accidents, it is clear who is responsible for causing the crash. However, liability is not always clear, especially in a tractor-trailer accident. Several parties may be liable for damages for accidents involving tractor-trailers or large trucks. A Maryland tractor trailer accident attorney can investigate the crash to determine the factors that led to the crash and the parties responsible for contributing to the cause of the crash.
Tractor trailer accidents cause horrific injuries. These accidents often result in life-altering injuries and fatalities. Accident victims and families should consult an experienced Maryland tractor trailer accident attorney.
The defendants in a commercial truck accident will likely have numerous attorneys and law firms protecting the parties from liability. You deserve to have a legal team doing the same for you. Call the Pinder Plotkin Legal Team at 410-525-5337 to schedule your free case review.
Parties Liable for Damages Caused by a Tractor Trailer Accident
There are many parties involved in transporting goods by tractor trailer. The trucking industry includes truck drivers, trucking companies, shippers, receivers, leasing agents and companies, truck manufacturers, maintenance companies, repair shops, and parts manufacturers. Any of these parties or a combination of these parties may be liable for your tractor trailer accident.
Identifying the responsible parties is essential because only responsible parties can be ordered to pay compensation for your damages. Let’s look at some of the potential parties in a tractor trailer accident claim.
Truck Drivers
Truck driver error is often a common cause of tractor trailer accidents. Some of the negligent or reckless driving behaviors that can cause a crash include:
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Failing to check blind spots
- Drowsy or fatigued driving
- Drunk and drugged driving
- Following too closely
- Inexperience or lack of training
- Distracted driving
- Lack of training or hiring inexperienced drivers
- Inadequate truck and trailer maintenance
- Failing to perform background checks
- Requiring drivers to exceed safe driving hours
- Failing to perform drug and alcohol screenings
- Violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)