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Liability in an 18-Wheeler Accident

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Liability in an 18-Wheeler Accident

liability in an 18-wheeler accident

There are over 13 million registered trucks in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This huge amount of big trucks means there are countless amounts on the road at one given time leading to many 18-wheeler wrecks every day. While it may be difficult sometimes to avoid an 18-wheeler wreck, it may leave you wondering the liability in an 18-wheeler accident, if you are involved in one.

When it comes to the liability in an 18-wheeler accident, it can come from a variety of different places.

  • The driver
  • The company that hired the driver
  • The trucking company
  • The maker of the truck, tires, or equipment
  • The Government responsible for the road conditions
  • The company responsible for maintaining the truck or loading the truck
  • The owner of the cargo

These are just a few of the people or companies that may be help responsible in a semi-truck accident. An experienced 18-wheeler wreck lawyer will be able to find the exact person or company responsible for the accident and make sure you are fully compensated for your injuries.

After being involved in an 18-wheeler wreck it may leave you and your family wondering how you will pay your bills and who you can trust. Unfortunately, you can’t always trust the insurance company as they are looking to give you minimum compensation if any at all. In this situation its best if you call an experienced 18-wheeler accident attorney.

If you or a loved one was injured in an 18-wheeler crash contact the dedicated truck accident attorneys at Chhabra & Gibbs P.A. Our dedicated legal team has over 130 years of combined experience dealing with all types of crash related injuries. We offer a FREE case evaluation and are available 24/7 to answer all of your questions. Contact us at 601-948-8005.

Our team of Personal Injury Attorneys are also able to help with workers comp claims, premises liability cases, and much more. We have helped clients throughout the U.S. get the compensation they deserve.

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