Below you will find answers to many questions that are asked in regard to Sacramento trucking accidents and more. What are the most common occurrences involved in truck accidents?
• Overloaded trucks Poorly maintained trucks Unsafe safety systems (i.e., lights, reflectors, and other warning devices) No under-ride or under-guard protection system installed on truck Lake of training of truck driver Bad weather conditions Speeding Drifting from lane Aggressive driving Driver exhaustion/fatigue Drivers under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs Who can be held liable in a truck accident case? Anyone or any entity that is found at fault for causing the accident can be held liable. This includes the truck driver, the trucking company, the owner of the trailer that is being hauled, and the shipper. Additionally, any other individual or entity who in anyway may have contributed to the accident may be held liable, including the manufacturers of any of the vehicles involved in the accident whose negligence contributed to the accident. Should I deal directly with the trucking company and their insurance carriers? No. Most trucking companies have highly-skilled claims adju
