Expert Witness Blog

In Root Causes of Truck Crashes, armored transport expert witness Jim McGuffey, CPP, writes:

Most attorneys representing clients in a truck crash and injury case hire an expert in accident reconstruction. While this is appropriate, the vast majority of these experts have not had full Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibility for managing trucking companies which is crucial in understanding what led to the crash.

Understanding the root cause of a truck crash requires more than understanding speed
of travel, weather conditions, traffic conditions and driver or roadway conditions. While
understanding these elements are essential to determine fault, there are several internal
documents that must be examined to determine whether the organization consciously
placed the lives of their employees and the public at risk. Examination of documents
such as training programs, fleet maintenance records and financial records also help to
determine whether a company puts profits ahead of safety.