Holding Negligent Parties Responsible
When you are seriously injured in a trucking accident, you just want to move on with your life. A trucking accident can be caused in a variety of different ways, and because your case depends on finding the party who caused the accident, it is important to prove who was at fault.
Contact attorney Joseph Klest to learn how he can help you determine who is liable for the injuries you suffered in a truck accident. Located in Chicago, our firm represents people throughout the Chicagoland area, throughout Illinois, and nationwide.
To find out who is responsible, it is important to name all parties early on. Like any type of personal injury case, evidence disappears, trucks are repaired, witnesses vanish, and injuries are forgotten. As soon as possible after your accident, contact us. We will begin to investigate your claim immediately and obtain protective court orders if necessary.
Common Parties to a Truck Accident Lawsuit
- Truck drivers. Governed by state and federal law, truck drivers have many duties related to driving safety, rest time, inspection, maintenance, and drug use.
- Trucking companies. The orders of trucking companies often force truck drivers to cut corners in terms of sleep, load weight limits, truck maintenance, and truck inspection.
- Truck manufactures and designers. Under product liability law, any business engaged in the design, manufacture, distribution, or sale of truck may be liable for injuries suffered.
- Truck repair companies. Some trucking companies hire third parties to repair and maintain its trucks. These companies may also be liable for your injuries.
- Truck owners. If independent contactors injure you in a truck accident, they may be liable for your injuries.
It is the job of injury lawyer Joseph Klest to find out who caused the truck accident that resulted in your injuries and hold them accountable for your injuries. For more information about your case, contact us for a free initial consultation.
