I was injured in a West Palm Beach semi-truck accident. I was not at fault. Who is liable for my injuries?

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Getting a big rig truck on the road is a team effort. One company may own the truck, another may own the trailer. Each company may have its own crew or contract out for maintenance and repairs. A separate company may be in charge of safely loading the vehicle. And then, there is a driver. Each party must follow company rules, state regulations, and federal regulations. For this reason, when a Florida trucking accident occurs, there are many parties who may be at fault, but determining liability may not be easy.

Who is liable? It may be any of the following: 

• The owner of the tractor 
• The owner of the trailer
• The owner of the cargo
• The driver of the truck
• The employer of the driver
• The manufacturer of the truck
• The manufacturer of the trailer
• The manufacturer of the tires or any other defective truck part
• The company that performed maintenance on the truck
• The company that loaded the truck
• A parent company of any of the above

If you were injured in a Florida trucking accident, you may be eligible for compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of quality of life, and other damages. However, you and your West Palm Beach truck accident lawyer will have to prove that the other party is at fault. To learn more about the rights of Florida injury victims, request a free copy of West Palm Beach trucking accident attorney David Glatthorn’s book, The Florida Accident Workbook: Tools, Tips & Tactics to Resolve Your Injury Claim. To discuss your own case with a West Palm Beach truck accident lawyer, contact David Glatthorn at 888-340-2620.