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Common Parties at Fault in a West Virginia Truck Accident (Part A)

If you have been seriously injured in a West Virginia truck accident, you should know that there may be several parties that could be at fault or share some degree of fault. That's because when it comes to a truck accident in West Virginia, fault could lie not only with the truck driver, but other parties as well.

An experienced Clarksburg truck accident lawyer can help you determine which parties may be at fault for your truck accident injuries and what your options are for seeking compensation.

Common Parties at Fault in a West Virginia Truck Accident

A truck accident can be much more complicated than a motor vehicle accident. Liability in a West Virginia truck accident can extend beyond the driver of the truck.

This is especially true if the cause of the truck accident in West Virginia was more than just breaking a traffic law. Defects in a truck could play a role in determining fault. So could the trucking company's violation of rules that mandate how many hours a driver is allowed on the road.

Some of the parties that may be at fault in a West Virginia truck accident include:

truck manufacturer;
truck designer;
independent truck owners;
truck driver;
trucking company;
motor carrier; and
trucking repair companies.

Determining Fault in a West Virginia Truck Accident

While determining fault in a West Virginia truck accident may seem obvious, that's not usually the case.

For instance, if alcohol were involved in a truck driving accident, the driver as well as the trucking company could be held liable, especially if the trucking company knew the driver had a history of driving under the influence of alcohol.

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