The FMCSA sets strict rules for commercial trucking operations. Common violations that cause accidents include Hours of Service violations (driver fatigue), failure to conduct pre-trip inspections, improper cargo securement, inadequate driver training, and failure to maintain drug and alcohol testing programs. When Karl Luth identifies FMCSA violations in your case, those violations can establish negligence per se — meaning the violation itself proves the trucking company was negligent. See also our pages on 18 wheeler accidents and semi truck accidents.

Trucking companies can be held liable for their drivers’ actions under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior (employer liability). They can also be directly liable for negligent hiring, negligent training, negligent supervision, and negligent maintenance of their vehicles. Karl Luth investigates all angles of trucking company liability to maximize your recovery.

Preserving Evidence in Trucking Accident Cases