You can pursue financial compensation if your truck accident was caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of someone else, such as the truck driver or the trucking company. Common types of truck driver negligence include:
- Driving more hours in a row than allowed by law
- Changing lanes without signaling
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Driving drunk or under the influence of drugs
- Distracted driving
Examples of trucking company negligence include:
- Poor truck maintenance
- Insufficient driver training
- Overloaded or incorrectly loaded vehicles
Learn more about semi-truck accidents and our legal services here: https://figueredolaw.com/practice-areas/auto-trucking-accidents/
