Truck accidents are much more complicated than regular auto accidents. Multiple parties may be held responsible, multiple insurance companies may be involved, and there are many factors which can determine fault. Because trucks are commercial vehicles, there are many more laws, and types of laws, which apply to accidents involving trucks than simple auto accidents. With the complexity surounding trucking accidents, you may have questions you want answered.

There are many elements which must be considered when determining fault in a truck accident including:

    * Trucking regulations
    * Driver skill and training
    * Consecutive hours of driving
    * Internal company policies and expectations which may lead to unsafe practices
    * Type of accident, such as underride accidents
    * Overloaded truck
    * Equipment malfunction
    * Faulty brakes
    * Faulty tires
    * Intoxication