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🚛 Understanding Liability in Trucking Accidents When a trucking accident occurs in Montana, determining liability is crucial. Unlike typical car accidents, truck accidents involve multiple parties that could be held responsible. These may include: ✔ The Truck Driver – If the driver was fatigued, distracted, or under the influence, they may be directly liable. ✔ The Trucking Company – Companies may be responsible if they failed to enforce safety regulations or forced drivers to exceed legal driving hours. ✔ The Cargo Loader – Improperly loaded cargo can cause instability, leading to accidents. ✔ The Truck Manufacturer – Faulty brakes or defective tires could make the manufacturer liable. 🚦 Common Causes of Trucking Accidents Understanding the main causes of trucking accidents in Montana can help strengthen your claim: ⚠ Driver Fatigue – Federal law limits truckers to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, but violations still happen. ⚠ Speeding & Reckle...