Potential legislative reforms
Lawmakers continue to explore new legislation addressing safety, technology, and accountability in the trucking industry. These reforms could significantly reshape liability and regulation in truck accident cases.
Liability coverage
Trends in insurance coverage for trucking
Insurance is central to truck accident litigation, and recent trends show rising costs, expanded coverage requirements, and evolving policies that affect both plaintiffs and defendants.
Evolving federal and state regulations
Trucking laws in the U.S. are shaped by both federal and state governments. As technology advances and safety concerns grow, regulations are evolving to address new challenges in the industry.
Unique state trucking regulations
While federal rules under the FMCSA create a baseline for trucking operations, individual states impose additional regulations. These state-specific rules can significantly impact liability and compliance in truck accident cases.
Bad faith insurance practices
Insurance companies owe a duty of good faith and fair dealing when handling claims. When they deliberately act unfairly, delay payments, or deny valid claims, they may be guilty of bad faith practices.
Minimum insurance requirements under federal law
To ensure that victims of truck accidents can be compensated for damages, federal law mandates minimum levels of insurance coverage for all commercial carriers engaged in interstate commerce.