How is liability determined in a truck accident in California?
November 6, 2024 – Sean Shamsi
Liability in truck accidents is based on negligence. Under California’s comparative negligence law, multiple parties, including the truck driver, trucking company, or third-party contractors, may share responsibility. Evidence such as driver logs, maintenance records, and accident reconstructions help establish fault.
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