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In 18-wheeler or semi-truck accident cases, some of the most important witnesses lurk behind the scenes at the trucking company. You should know some of these major players, as their evidence and testimony can be critical in potentially securing additional much-needed compensation for your injuries by proving fault by the trucking company. That often involves proving the company turned a blind eye to safety by the way it operated the company and handled its employees, especially the truck drivers.
Trucking companies can be notoriously hard to deal with when they hurt someone. That extends to the maze of officers they often create, who handle various responsibilities, making it harder to figure out who’s responsible for what. That’s where a sharp, experienced attorney can help you by figuring out who has the answers you need.
Below are important trucking company executives, who may have different names in your case or even do more than one of these jobs. The titles below reflect the basic responsibilities we need to know about in most cases.
Being forced to wade through the corporate structure of a trucking company is just one small example why South Carolina semi-trailer, accident cases are so hard for victims to get a good settlement.That’s why you should get your questions answered in a free*, no pressure strategy session with a Spartanburg, SC tractor trailer accident attorney. Call toll free at (864) 582-0416 or fill out a Get Help Now form.
This officer basically oversees safety training of company truckers and company compliance with federal trucking regulations. This evidence can be vital to qualifying your case for punitive damages by showing the crash was caused by violations of federal safety regulations. The safety director can be a valuable witness who can potentially provide:
This officer handles the hiring and firing of truckers. Their evidence can include:
This department should hold vital records including:
These witnesses can provide direct evidence of the quality and ability of the driver. They can also testify how they dealt with prior driving mistakes, including other crashes. The supervisor should also know both the trucker’s and the company’s response to these.
These employees are often at the home office and relay messages between the trucking company and the truckers. A major part of the “brain center” of day-to-day operations, these witnesses can have vital information surrounding the immediate situation before the crash. Evidence from them can include:
Trucking companies don’t voluntarily give away any information, especially to injured victims. To get the information, you’ve got to know how to ask for it. Even then, it can be a real struggle to get it. Often, the worse you’re hurt, the harder they fight you.
Don’t put unneeded, unjustified strain and frustration on yourself when you can hire an experienced tractor-trailer accident attorney. To get answers to your questions and slice through all of the confusion, call us toll-free at (864) 582-0416 or fill out a Get Help Now form.
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