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More Than One Liable Party in Maryland Truck Accidents

In an accident between two private vehicles, a victim generally has a claim for damages against the driver of the at-fault vehicle, only. In a crash caused by a commercial truck, however, the responsibility for your damages might be spread among several defendants: the truck driver; the driver’s employer/trucking company; the truck owner or a leasing agency; a mechanic or repair service that maintains the truck; the truck’s manufacturer or a replacement parts manufacturer if defective equipment causes the crash; and/or the cargo loading personnel if the truck is incorrectly loaded or overweight. This means, your truck accident claim is more complicated than a car crash claim.

Because truck accidents often have multiple defendants, you’re more likely to recover fair compensation, especially if your claim is an expensive one. Multiple defendants mean multiple insurance policies from which to seek compensation. But it’s critical that you work with a truck accident lawyer to ensure that you obtain compensation from the right at-fault parties.

form for recovering truck accident damages in Frederick | MD truck accident lawyerHow to Help Ensure Fair Compensation

When you’re injured in a Maryland truck accident, you are likely to face a complex case and many defense attorneys. It’s important that you have an experienced truck accident lawyer working with you to help ensure your best chance for a full financial recovery.

How Our Frederick Truck Accident Attorney Can Help

  • Determine all at-fault parties through a detailed investigation and accident reconstruction
  • Examine the truck’s maintenance records and the trucker’s driving record, drug/alcohol tests results, and logbooks or electronic logging device (ELD)
  • Access data from the truck’s “black box” recorder and/or dash cam
  • Interview witnesses
  • Obtain a police report of the crash and check it for accuracy
  • Communicate with insurance companies
  • Make sure you meet all procedural requirements and filing deadlines of the court

 

D. Bruce Poole
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Maryland Personal Injury Attorney dedicated to truck and auto accident cases