Oklahoma City, OK personal injury attorney Michael Burrage talks about the biggest challenges he faces in truck accident cases. In a truck accident case, determining how the accident occurred is typically the easiest part—for instance, if the driver ran a stop sign. However, the real challenge is investigating the trucking company itself. It is crucial to examine their safety programs, including whether they had safety protocols in place, if those protocols were enforced, and what kind of training drivers received. Was the training continuous or periodic? Understanding the company’s operations is key for the jury to recognize that this wasn’t just an isolated incident, but rather a systemic issue within the company, where safety was overlooked in favor of profits.

In addition to identifying the cause of the accident, it is important to investigate who else may be responsible. In some cases, the trucking company could have been hauling goods for another company, which may have imposed rules and regulations on the carrier. If the trucking company failed to comply with these rules, and the company they were hauling for did not enforce compliance, the other company could also be held accountable. Therefore, it is essential to thoroughly investigate all aspects of the case to identify all responsible parties.