Just like you would after any other type of motor vehicle accident, you must prove that someone else was to blame for the truck accident that caused your injuries or your loved one’s death if you wish to file a claim. However, unlike other motor vehicle accidents, identifying the liable party after a truck accident can be extremely complex.

In many cases, the trucking company is liable—even when the truck driver was the one who actually caused the crash. This is because most employers are considered liable for their employees while those employees are “on the clock.” However, if the truck driver was classified as an “independent contractor,” or if they violated the law and/or company policy, the trucking company may argue that it is not responsible for the driver’s conduct.

Additionally, there may be other factors at play. A truck driver may swerve into another lane of traffic, causing an accident—but they may have swerved because they lost control of the truck after one of its tires blew out. If the tire in question was defective, the manufacturer could be partly or entirely liable.

Depending on a myriad of factors, any of the following parties could be liable for your truck accident:

• The driver
• The trucking company
• The driver’s employer (if different from the trucking company)
• The company that owns or leases the truck
• The party responsible for truck inspections, maintenance, and/or repairs
• The person or party that loaded the truck’s cargo
• The manufacturer or distributor of a defective truck or truck part
• The entity that designed a defective piece of equipment or vehicle
• Another motorist on the road
• A negligent pedestrian or bicyclist
• A municipal entity responsible for roadway maintenance
• The construction company or engineer that built or designed a defective roadway

At Mike Slocumb Law Firm, our team carefully evaluates all available evidence to determine the cause(s) of the accident and, most importantly, who was responsible. Our Baltimore truck accident attorneys work with various experts, including accident reconstruction specialists, to thoroughly investigate these accidents and build a case designed to maximize your recovery.

At Mike Slocumb Law Firm, we understand just how devastating large truck accidents are, both for victims and their families. The physical, emotional, and financial consequences are immense. You and your family may be struggling to keep up with mounting medical bills, lost income, and everyday expenses—but you don’t have to continue struggling on your own.

Our Baltimore truck accident lawyers are prepared to help you fight for the fair compensation you are owed. We want to help you not only secure the financial resources you need to manage unexpected expenses and move forward with your life but also ensure that the liable party is held accountable. You deserve a fair recovery and justice when someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct causes you harm. Our firm is here to help you every step of the way, providing aggressive advocacy you can count on and dedicated, personalized representation you can trust.

Reach out to our firm today to request a free initial consultation. We provide our legal services on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not owe any attorney fees or litigation-related costs unless we recover a settlement or verdict for you. We collect fees via a percentage of your total recovery, so you never owe any out-of-pocket costs when you work with our firm.

Get started with a complimentary case evaluation by calling our office at (443) 201-2334 or by contacting us online.