Who is liable for my injuries?

category: Car Accidents,Personal Injuries

Who can be held liable
for my injuries?

Product liability, premises liability, and all manner of personal injury cases can be very complicated. It is entirely possible that more than one party is responsible for the injuries you sustained. Potentially liable parties in your accident might include one or more of the following:

Car, motorcycle, ATV, pedestrian, and other auto accidents

• The negligent driver
• The negligent driver’s employer
• The vehicle owner who loaned the vehicle to someone when they shouldn’t have (negligent entrustment)
• The manufacturer (cases where an auto defect causes a crash, such as brake failure, etc.)
• A repair shop (cases where they failed to properly perform a repair)
• The rental car company
• Government entity that maintains the roadway

Semitruck and other types of large commercial vehicle truck accidents

• The truck driver
• The trucking company
• Owner of the truck
• Parties responsible for loading the truck
• Parties responsible for maintaining and repairing the truck
• Freight shipper
• Truck parts manufacturer
• The truck's leasing company
• Manufacturer of the truck
• Truck maintenance company
• Broker who hired the trucking company to deliver a load
• The driver of another motor vehicle
• Government entity that maintains the roadway

Construction zone accidents

• Construction company
• Road crew or one negligent member of the road crew
• Construction site owner
• General and subcontractors
• Manufacturers of construction machinery or equipment
• Architects and engineers
• Another negligent driver

School bus, public transit, tour, and charter bus accidents

• The bus driver
• The city government in which the bus operates
• The school district in which the bus operates
• Bus contracting company
• Major bus companies (Amtrak, Coach, Greyhound, etc.)
• Bus parts manufacturer
• Bus maintenance company
• The driver of another motor vehicle
• Government entity that maintains the roadway

Product liability accidents

• Product manufacturer
• Parts supplier
• Product distributor
• Product wholesaler
• Retailer who sold you the product

Premises liability accidents

• Property owners
• Business that rents the property
• Private residence owners
• Government entity that has involvement in running the property

Medical malpractice accidents

• Doctors
• Surgeons
• Anesthesiologists
• Pharmacists
• Nurses
• Hospitals
• Therapists
• Osteopaths
• Chiropractors
• Paramedics/EMTs
• X-ray technicians
• Facility staff
• Rehabilitation centers
• Aides
• Other medical providers

Call A Southern Illinois Personal Injury Lawyer Today

When you have been hurt in an accident in Southern Illinois, you need to speak with an attorney who will go above and beyond to identify all potential liable parties and get the best possible outcome for your case. For more than 70 years, Hassakis & Hassakis has served Illinois residents who have suffered injuries in accidents of all kinds. Our attorneys will help you get the justice you deserve following an accident. Give us a call today at 800-553-3125 or contact us online today to speak with a lawyer and schedule a free review of your case.