After a collision with an 18-wheeler, most people naturally look at the truck driver as the culprit. While the driver’s actions—such as speeding or distracted driving—are often the immediate cause of the crash, they are rarely the only cause. In the legal world, stopping at the driver can mean leaving necessary compensation on the table.

When a standard car accident occurs, the fault usually lies with one of the drivers involved. However, collisions involving commercial semi-trucks are far more complex legally and factually. At Freeman Childers, we often find that the responsibility for a serious truck wreck extends well beyond the person behind the wheel.