Can Employers Be Liable in Trucking Accidents
The commercial trucking industry is not always safe for its drivers or others on the road. Every year, trucking accidents take thousands of lives. More than 2,500 traffic crashes in 2016 involved heavy trucks in Nebraska, according to the state Department of Motor Vehicles. Truck accidents caused 46 deaths and 771 injuries. Liability for a trucking accident could come down to the truck driver, trucking company, the product manufacturer or another party. Employer Liability for Truck Driver Misconduct After an accident with a commercial truck, the discovery that the driver is an independent contractor…