Who Can You Sue After A Devastating Truck Accident? 

 Posted on April 10, 2025 in Personal Injury

A fatigued truck driver slammed into the back of your SUV. You suffered whiplash, broke your ribs, and dislocated your hip. Who can you sue for your injuries and other damages? It depends on the circumstances of the accident, but several parties could be liable for your losses.

A seasoned Illinois truck accident attorney at Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices can determine who is liable for your injuries after a thorough investigation. Holding the proper parties accountable ensures you receive the most compensation for your injuries.

Who Is Liable in a Truck Accident? 

All motor vehicle accidents share similarities in terms of property damage and injuries. However, crashes involving commercial trucks differ substantially from other accidents because there are more potentially liable parties, and a skilled Illinois truck accident attorney must determine which ones are to blame: 

The Truck Driver

Many truck accidents happen because of truck driver negligence. Drivers may cause severe crashes because of fatigue, speeding, drunk driving, or distraction. If the truck driver caused your injuries, you can file a lawsuit against them for your losses.

The Trucker’s Employer

What makes commercial truck crashes different is that you may be able to hold the trucking company vicariously liable for your injuries, not only the truck driver. Vicarious liability means the employer may be responsible for their employee's negligent actions. So, if the trucker fell asleep and hit your vehicle, the trucker’s employer may be held at least partially liable for their negligence.

Cargo Loading Company 

Cargo companies load many commercial truck trailers. A personal injury attorney may file a lawsuit against the cargo company if an improperly balanced trailer contributed to your accident.

Other Drivers

Many truck crashes involve several drivers. The trucker and other car drivers may have been partially at fault in the crash. An experienced truck crash attorney will carefully examine the crash and the involved parties to determine liability. Illinois has a comparative negligence law for motor vehicle accidents, determining how fault is apportioned between drivers. One driver could be 40 percent at fault, and the other 60 percent at fault. If you are found to be partially responsible for your accident, your damages will be reduced accordingly.

Truck Maintenance Company 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires trucking companies to maintain their vehicles and keep them fit for the road. Unfortunately, many carriers cut corners on maintenance to save time and money. Whether worn brakes, bald tires, or burned-out headlights contributed to the accident, the truck maintenance company or crew could be held responsible if their negligence contributed to it.

Determining truck crash liability is notoriously complex because many potentially liable people and companies are involved. You need an experienced, tenacious Illinois truck accident lawyer to get to the bottom of the matter and get you the compensation you deserve.

Contact a DuPage County, IL Truck Accident Attorney 

Did a truck driver’s negligence injure you in a recent accident? You may have thousands in medical bills and other damages. Obtaining the most compensation from the trucking insurance company is challenging, but that is where an experienced Naperville, IL truck accident lawyer from Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices can assist you. Our legal offices are conveniently located in Naperville, Bloomingdale, and Lombard. Call 630-932-9100 for your free case review.