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When is a Truck Company Liable For an Accident?

Monday, April 26, 2010 by Drayton D. Berkley

The truck driver is not the only person that can be responsible for the victims injuries and damages. Being a sole owner of a commercial truck makes the driver solely liable. Nevertheless, the truck driver is the employee of a trucking company, superior views the employee as an agent for the employer that is acting under authority from the employer and is at least somewhat entrusted with the employer's business.

A truck company's responsibilities for their employee's activity differ based on the type of vehicle the employee is driving, and will affect the employer's level of liability. If the employer becomes liable for the driver's actions, it usually means the possibility of a full recovery for your personal injury lawsuit is more likely. Contact a Memphis trucking accident attorney for more information regarding liability.

Posted at 11:53 AM
Topic: Trucking Accidents
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