Being hit by a truck is unlikely to end well. There is a high chance you end up severely injured or dead, due to the likely enormous size and weight difference between the semitruck and the vehicle you are in.
Several parties could have been at fault in some way for the crash to occur.
The driver
The driver is the first port of call in most crashes, as they have ultimate control of the vehicle. Driver error is a factor in the majority of vehicle crashes. Truck drivers can often be tired due to long days on the road, and it can be tough to maintain sufficient concentration for the whole time.
Another driver
Sometimes trucks crash because the driver was trying to take evasive action after another driver made a bad decision. In this case, you might seek to hold the driver who precipitated the whole liable.
The company
Trucks are expensive to buy, so many drivers drive vehicles belonging to someone else. The employer will tell them where to go as well as control the vehicle’s maintenance. They also have a responsibility to ensure staff are up to the job. Some employers will push drivers too hard, skip maintenance, or use staff with insufficient training or experience.
The mechanic
Many truck companies outsource the maintenance of their fleet. If a mechanic fails to do their job properly, it could leave the truck unsafe and more likely to crash.
The consequences of a truck crash can have a massive financial impact on those affected. Learning how to hold all the parties that contributed to the crash responsible may be the only way to get adequate compensation.