Accidents involving company vehicles are unique because, under Missouri law, employers often bear responsibility for their drivers’ actions when the crash occurs within the scope of employment. When it comes to semi-truck accident injuries, the employer may face liability if the following contributed to the crash:
- Negligent hiring
- Poor training
- Inadequate supervision
- Failure to maintain equipment
- Pressure to violate hours-of-service rules
If the truck driver was an employee, not an independent contractor, the employer would be vicariously liable for the driver’s negligence.
