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While every accident claim has the potential to be complex, those involving commercial trucks can be especially difficult to process due to the potential of multiple liable parties. Liability refers to legal responsibility for the accident and resulting damages. When a person sustains injuries in a truck accident caused by someone else, Illinois law allows them to pursue legal action against those who are deemed liable for the accident in order to recover financial compensation for the losses their injuries
The truck driver is often the first party to be assessed for liability. Some of the more common behaviors or actions truck drivers engage in that result in crashes include distracted driving, speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fatigue, or violation of traffic laws.
Under the legal doctrine of “respondeat superior,” the trucking company that employs the driver can also be held responsible for the accident. Under this doctrine, an employer is legally responsible for the conduct of its employees. If the company failed to properly train and supervise the driver, conducted inadequate background checks, or violated regulations related to hours of service, maintenance, or loading of the truck, they may share liability for the accident.