Establishing Fault in a Semi Truck/Car Accident

Serving Dallas, Texas and Surrounding Areas

Fault in the legal sense is defined as an individual or organization refusing to perform an action they are legally obligated to perform. This can include the failure to respond appropriately in a dangerous driving situation, which can result in injury or loss of life. Establishing fault in a truck accident case is an important step in determining if a plaintiff will be awarded damages.

Fault may lie with more than one individual or entity. An example might be if dangerous roads contributed to the accident and the semi truck driver disregarded the danger. In this case, both the government body responsible for the road and the trucker can be held liable. If the situation were further compounded by the semi-truck being in disrepair, even the trucking company could be held partly responsible, establishing fault in three entities.

Truck driver fatigue is known to be a leading cause of truck accidents, causing more injuries and deaths than truck driver cell phone use. The trucking company may be culpable if a driver has been forced to continue operating a semi after requesting a break due to fatigue.

If you or someone you know has been hurt in a semi-truck accident in Dallas or the surrounding area of Texas, please contact Polewski & Associates today. It is important to begin building your case as soon as possible and we will be happy to give you a free consultation and case evaluation.