Trucking accidents can cause devastating injuries, property damage, and emotional distress. While driver error often plays a role, trucking companies themselves can be held accountable when their negligence contributes to a crash. Holding these employers responsible is crucial to ensuring justice for victims and encouraging safer practices in the industry.
At Scherr Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping victims navigate the complexities of trucking accident claims, including identifying when a trucking company’s negligence is to blame.
How Trucking Companies Can Be Liable
Trucking companies are responsible for ensuring that their drivers, vehicles, and operations comply with federal and state safety standards. Negligence occurs when companies fail to uphold these responsibilities, resulting in preventable accidents.
Common examples of trucking company negligence include:
- Negligent Hiring Practices: Failing to properly screen drivers for qualifications, experience, or past safety violations.
- Inadequate Training: Providing insufficient or inadequate training for drivers on handling large vehicles and complying with safety regulations.
- Unsafe Schedules: Pressuring drivers to meet unrealistic delivery deadlines, leading to fatigue or reckless driving.
- Improper Maintenance: Skipping routine inspections or neglecting necessary repairs, increasing the risk of mechanical failures.
- Violations of Federal Regulations: Ignoring rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), such as hours-of-service limits and vehicle safety standards.
The Impact of Negligent Trucking Practices
When trucking companies prioritize profits over safety, the results can be catastrophic. Victims of trucking accidents often face severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and wrongful death. These incidents not only devastate families but also highlight the urgent need for accountability.
By holding negligent trucking companies responsible, victims can secure much needed medical coverage, recover lost wages, and receive justice for pain, suffering and other damages endured.
Proving Negligence in Trucking Accident Cases
Successfully proving a trucking company’s negligence requires a thorough investigation and legal expertise. The following evidence is often critical in building a strong case:
- Driver Logs: To determine if hours-of-service regulations were violated.
- Maintenance Records: To identify whether the truck was properly maintained.
- Employment Records: To review hiring practices and training protocols.
- Black Box Data: To analyze the truck’s speed, braking, and other critical factors before the crash.
- Witness Testimony: Statements from other drivers, pedestrians, or experts who can corroborate the facts of the case.
At Scherr Law Firm, we work diligently to uncover this evidence and build a compelling case on behalf of our clients.
Why Choose Scherr Law Firm?
Trucking accident cases are complex, involving multiple parties, regulations, and layers of liability. Our experienced attorneys specialize in handling these intricate cases, ensuring that negligent trucking companies are held accountable for their actions.
When you choose Scherr Law Firm, you can expect:
- Personalized attention to your case
- In-depth investigation and evidence collection
- Aggressive representation against trucking companies and their insurers
- A commitment to securing maximum results for your losses
Take Action Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident caused by a negligent company, time is of the essence. Contact Scherr Law Firm for a free consultation and learn how we can help you pursue justice.