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What parties may be liable for my Indiana truck accident injuries?

A: There are actually several parties who may be liable for your accident injuries after a truck accident in Indiana. Unlike a car accident that involves one or more private individuals, a truck accident in Indiana pulls the trucking company into the mix, among others.

Some of the other parties who may be held liable for your accident injuries include the:

truck's owner;
trailer's owner (if not the same as the truck owner); and
company listed on the trailer.

There are so many parties that may be held liable for your truck accident in Indiana because so many things can cause a crash. For instance, if a truck driver falls asleep behind the wheel because he has been driving longer than federal mandates allow, not only can he be liable but so can the trucking company who employs him.

When contents are improperly secured in a truck and shifting inside the trailer leads to a truck accident in Indiana and your resulting injuries, the trailer's owner as well as the company that loaded the items may be held liable.

Because there are so many parties that can potentially be responsible for your accident injuries, the possible compensation you could receive after a truck accident in Indiana stands to be noticeably more than what you may receive in a car accident. Since injuries from a truck accident in Indiana tend to be severe, trucking companies are required to carry much higher insurance coverage than that required for passenger cars. For this reason, it would be a wise decision to get an Indianapolis truck accident attorney involved in your injury claim as soon as possible, to seek the compensation you'll need to fully address your accident injuries.

A Helping Hand from an Indianapolis Truck Accident Attorney

When you have complications with your truck accident claim, an Indianapolis truck accident attorney can help you to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with filing a claim. In order to get back on track with your truck accident claim, order a copy of our book, Consumer's Guide for Injured Victims at NO COST then contact a truck accident attorney at the Hensley Legal Group for a no-cost consultation - 1-888-505-8232.

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350 E New York Street Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 472-3333
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Merrillville, IN 46410