Who Can Be Held Liable?

Texas Truck Accident Liability Attorney

Whether you have been injured in a tractor trailer accident or a loved one was killed in a semi truck accident, you deserve a compassionate attorney who understands the hardships you are experiencing. At the Law Office of Tyler & Peery, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial burdens that can result from a trucking accident. We strive to alleviate your burdens by seeking full compensation from all possible parties who may have contributed to the accident.

Contact our Texas law firm to speak with an aggressive trucking accident lawyer.

Experienced Lawyers Fighting for Maximum Recovery

At the Law Office of Tyler & Peery, we are experienced in analyzing complex truck accidents and evaluating all possible source of recovery. We investigate all possible areas of negligence and all possible parties who may have been negligent. As experienced personal injury and wrongful death attorneys, we pursue all means necessary to recover the maximum compensation for our client. The following are some potential parties that may have liability for a truck accident:

• Truck operator: The FMCSA regulates the amount of time a truck driver may operate a large truck as well as other issues. If the truck driver violates operator regulations, such as by driving extended hours, loading the truck without accounting for the time, taking stay-awake drugs, or driving under the influence, the truck driver may be held liable.
• Truck owner and equipment owner: The owner of the truck cab, the truck trailer, and other truck equipment may be held liable. The owners have a responsibility to inspect and maintain this equipment and ensure it is safe for travel.
• Truck or equipment leasing company: A carrier that leases a semi truck cab, tractor trailer, or truck equipment is responsible for inspecting and maintaining equipment leased. The carrier may be held liable for trucking accidents.
• Truck loading company: A truck rollover accident may be caused by an overweight or unbalanced load. The truck loaders have a responsibility to load the truck and ensure that the load is balanced appropriately and does not shift.
• Truck driving agencies: An agency that leases truck drivers to other companies may be held accountable for negligent hiring practices or for setting schedules that encourage speeding or extended driving hours.
• Truck manufacturers and part manufacturers: Vehicle and part manufacturers, designers, and distributors may be held liable for dangerous or defective products that contributed to an accident.
• Federal, State, and Local Road Authorities: Poor design, construction, and maintenance of roads or highways may contribute to an accident. The agency responsible for the design, construction or maintenance of the road may be held liable for the unsafe and dangerous road condition.

Board Certified Personal Injury Specialists

At the Law Office of Tyler & Peery, four of our six attorneys are Board Certified in Personal Injury by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We will pursue all means of liability for your tragic truck accident and resulting injuries. For experienced representation from board certified personal injury attorneys, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.