Eyewitness testimony
Eyewitness testimony provides a human perspective on how a truck accident occurred. While sometimes imperfect, it can add valuable detail and credibility to a case.
Legal significance
Third-party contractors and brokers
The trucking industry often relies on a web of third parties, including contractors and freight brokers. When these entities play a role in unsafe practices or negligent decisions, they too may be held liable in truck accident cases.
Drug and alcohol testing regulations
Because of the enormous risks posed by impaired driving, federal law requires strict drug and alcohol testing for commercial truck drivers. These rules are central to ensuring roadway safety and accountability in the trucking industry.
Hours of Service regulations
Driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck accidents in the United States. To address this, the FMCSA enforces strict Hours of Service (HOS) regulations that dictate how long truck drivers can be on the road before resting.