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How Do I Prove that the Trucker was at Fault for My Accident?

When an automobile collides with a commercial truck, the results can be devastating. Because of the size and weight of large trucks, they are capable of doing severe damage to other smaller vehicles on the road, especially passenger cars. But just because a truck is…

How Do I Prove that the Trucker was at Fault for My Accident?
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When an automobile collides with a commercial truck, the results can be devastating. Because of the size and weight of large trucks, they are capable of doing severe damage to other smaller vehicles on the road, especially passenger cars.

But just because a truck is bigger and heavier than other vehicles doesn’t necessarily mean that truckers are at fault for all the accidents they are involved in. You must prove that they were negligent—or acted in a careless manner—and their negligence caused you to suffer damages.

There are a number of ways that a truck driver can be held liable for an accident, such as:

Truck drivers who cause an accident due to these, or any other, forms of negligence can be held liable for your injuries, and if the negligence is related to improper training, defective parts or deadline pressures from trucking companies, then the company can be held responsible as well.

Bryan Pope

Bryan Pope

A trial lawyer for over 20 years, Bryan Pope is dedicated to fighting for justice while defending the rights of his clients. Bryan's influence often goes further—helping clients to navigate life-altering events and overwhelming grief.

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