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If so, you could have grounds to file a lawsuit against the company that operated the vehicle. An experienced personal injury attorney at Sumner Law Group, LLC, can help you pursue all your legal options for seeking financial compensation for what you\u2019ve suffered as a result.Key Steps in Filing a Lawsuit Against a Trucking CompanyHere are the primary steps in filing a lawsuit against a trucking company after an accident:Hiring a personal injury lawyer to develop and present your truck accident claimInvestigating the crash to recover evidence that your lawyer can use to build a case against the trucking companyEvaluating your legal options for financial recovery, including identifying potentially liable partiesDocumenting your injuries and losses to determine what compensation you can recoverNotifying the trucking company of your claim and presenting a demand for compensationWho Can Be Held Liable in a Commercial Truck Accident?Various parties may bear liability for the injuries and losses you sustained in a commercial truck accident, including:A negligent truck driver who caused the crashThe trucking company, which may bear employer liability for a negligent truck driver or direct responsibility for causing a crashThe truck\u2019s mechanics, who may bear responsibility for an accident caused by negligent maintenanceThe truck’s manufacturer, if a design or manufacturing defect in the truck causes an accidentAnother motorist whose negligence contributed to the truck crashWhat Evidence Do You Need to Sue a Trucking Company?Truck accident victims need various types of evidence to effectively pursue a truck accident case against a trucking company and its insurance company, such as:The truck driver\u2019s hours of service logsThe truck\u2019s load manifestThe truck\u2019s maintenance and repair recordsThe truck driver\u2019s post-trip inspection reportsThe truck\u2019s event data recorder (black box) logsPolice accident reportsTraffic, surveillance, and dashcam videosEyewitness statementsAccident scene photos and videosAccident reconstruction expert reports and testimonyHow Federal and State Laws Affect Truck Accident ClaimsFederal and state governments closely regulate the trucking industry, imposing various laws and rules that trucking companies and truck drivers must follow.For example, hours-of-service rules limit a truck driver’s time on duty or behind the wheel. Trucking regulations also require truck drivers to inspect their vehicles and cargo loads throughout a trip and impose rules and guidelines for securing cargo on a truck. Trucking industry regulations also require truck owners to inspect and maintain their vehicles and keep records of maintenance and repairs.Truck drivers and trucking companies that violate these laws and regulations may create the conditions for a truck accident. They can also be held financially liable for losses when a crash occurs.How Our Attorneys Can Help You File a Lawsuit Against a Trucking CompanyHave you been injured in a commercial vehicle accident in the St. Louis area? If so, the experienced truck accident attorneys at Sumner Law Group, LLC, are ready to help you by investigating the crash to recover evidence of the trucking company\u2019s fault, documenting your injuries and losses, and vigorously advocating for your interests at the negotiating table or in court.Contact our law firm today for a free consultation with our legal team to learn more about truck accident lawsuits and what the legal process involves.\u00a0We have a proven track record of holding responsible parties accountable for their negligence through insurance claims and personal injury lawsuits.Brent SumnerBrent A. Sumner is the Managing Partner at Sumner Law Group, LLC. He focuses his practice exclusively on cases that involve serious personal injuries. Over the years, he has successfully represented thousands of individuals and families, recovering millions of dollars in compensation for injured accident victims."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to File a Lawsuit Against a Commercial Trucking Company","item":"https:\/\/www.sumnerlawgroup.com\/blog\/how-to-file-a-lawsuit-against-a-commercial-trucking-company\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]