In many instances where truck accidents are involved, one party that can be held liable is the trucking company itself. Even if the accident was caused by the truck driver, the company can still hold responsibility for what becomes of the accident.
The trucking company will likely be held liable if the truck accident:
- Is not the intentional actions of the truck driver;
- Takes place during regular business hours and under typical employment situations;
- Is the fault of a driver that has a known history of alcoholism, negligence, or other dangerous behaviors?
Continue reading to learn more about when a trucking company or individual driver is held liable for an accident.