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In a car wreck caused by a tractor-trailer or other large truck, trying to find out who is liable for your damages can be confusing. Oftentimes, independent truck owner-operators haul cargo under a leasing agreement for large motor carriers. Motor carriers also operate their own trucks, just as owner-operators at times ride for their own accounts. Truck drivers may be employees of a company distinct from the motor carrier, and the motor carrier itself may be part of a group with parent and subsidiary companies, each one with different insurance policies covering different risks.

Finally, a defective mechanical component of the tractor or the trailer may have caused the accident. The company that owns the tractor does not necessarily own the trailer.

In short, it may be important to consult with an experienced Wisconsin truck accident attorney to investigate and untangle the numerous links between all these entities and find out the ones that may be liable and have the means to pay compensation.

If you have been hurt in a Wisconsin or Illinois car, truck or motorcycle accident, contact the attorneys of Hupy & Abraham, S.C. today at 800-800-5676 (toll-free) or 414-223-4800 (local) for a free evaluation of your case, or send our lawyers an e-mail with your questions.