How Trucking Companies Avoid Liability – What Victims Need to Know

How Trucking Companies Avoid Liability After an Accident

Trucking accidents are among the most complex personal injury cases, often involving multiple liable parties, corporate legal teams, and aggressive insurance companies. If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi-truck accident in Sacramento or anywhere in Northern California, you need an experienced Sacramento truck accident lawyer who knows how to counter the trucking industry’s tactics.

At Kreeger Law Firm, Christopher Kreeger has spent over 30 years fighting for truck accident victims, ensuring that negligent trucking companies don’t escape liability. Below, we expose how trucking companies try to deny responsibility—and more importantly, how you can fight back.

Common Legal Tactics Used to Deny Truck Accident Claims

1. Blaming the Truck Driver Alone

Trucking companies often try to distance themselves from their drivers to avoid liability. They might argue that the driver was acting independently or violated company policies.

How Kreeger Law Fights Back:

We examine employment records to determine if the driver was misclassified as an “independent contractor.”
We demand trucking company policies to see if they enforced unsafe driving practices.
We analyze training records to expose failures in driver education.

2. Destroying or Withholding Evidence

Federal law requires trucking companies to maintain important records, but some will destroy or withhold them after a crash. These records include:

Driver logbooks (to check for violations of rest regulations)
Maintenance records (to see if the truck was in proper condition)
Dashcam or GPS data (which can prove reckless driving)

How Kreeger Law Fights Back:

We immediately issue legal demands (spoliation letters) to preserve crucial evidence.
We subpoena black box data to reconstruct the accident.
We consult accident reconstruction experts to expose missing evidence.

3. Claiming the Victim Was at Fault

One of the most common tactics is shifting blame onto the injured party. Trucking company lawyers argue that:

The victim was speeding or distracted.
The victim was in a “truck’s blind spot” (even if the truck driver was negligent).
The victim stopped suddenly, giving the truck driver no time to react.

How Kreeger Law Fights Back:

We secure eyewitness testimony and video footage to refute false claims.
We partner with accident reconstructionists to recreate the crash.
We highlight FMCSA regulations the trucking company may have violated.

4. Hiding Behind Insurance Loopholes

Trucking companies and their insurers use complex policies to minimize payouts. They may:

Claim the trucking company isn’t responsible because they lease vehicles.
Argue that another company is responsible for the cargo or truck maintenance.
Delay or lowball settlements hoping victims will accept less than they deserve.

How Kreeger Law Fights Back:

We analyze every insurance policy involved to maximize coverage.
We negotiate aggressively to hold all responsible parties accountable.
We take the case to court if insurers refuse fair compensation.

5. Using California’s Comparative Negligence Law to Reduce Payouts

California follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning if they convince a court that you were partially at fault, your compensation is reduced.

How Kreeger Law Fights Back:

We work with medical and crash experts to establish clear negligence by the truck driver or company.
We refute exaggerated claims of shared fault with solid evidence.
We fight for full compensation—not just a low settlement offer.

Steps You Can Take to Prove Trucking Company Negligence

To win your case, you must prove the trucking company was negligent. Here’s what you can do:

Gathering Evidence: Logbooks, Maintenance Records & Dashcam Footage

Take photos/videos of the accident scene.
Get contact information from witnesses.
Request a copy of the police report immediately.
Document your injuries with medical records.

At Kreeger Law Firm, we conduct independent investigations to obtain driver logs, truck maintenance history, and black box data that can make or break a case.

How a Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help Fight Back

You need an experienced truck accident liability lawyer who knows how to hold trucking companies accountable. Here’s what Christopher Kreeger and his team can do:

1. Conduct a Full Investigation

Retrieve and analyze evidence (black box data, employment records, GPS tracking).
Identify all liable parties, including the driver, trucking company, and insurers.

2. Handle Insurance Companies for You

Negotiate aggressively to maximize compensation.
Protect you from insurance company tricks to devalue your claim.

3. Fight for Maximum Compensation

Medical expenses (past and future)
Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Property damage
Punitive damages (if the trucking company was grossly negligent)

Don’t Let a Trucking Company Escape Liability – Contact Kreeger Law Firm Today

If you’ve been injured in a semi-truck accident in Sacramento or anywhere in Northern California, don’t wait. The trucking company and its insurers are already building their defense—you need a lawyer who will fight back immediately.

Call Christopher Kreeger at Kreeger Law Firm for a FREE consultation today.

Experience You Can Trust: Over 30 years of personal injury success.
Millions Recovered: We fight for the compensation you deserve.
No Win, No Fee: You pay nothing unless we win your case.

Don’t let trucking companies and their insurers deny your rightful claim. Call 916-313-0986 or visit Kreeger Law Firm to schedule a free case evaluation.