Trucking Accidents

Trucking accidents often result in serious or catastrophic injuries. Truckers and trucking companies are required to follow a strict set of federal and state trucking laws involving the hiring and employment of truck drivers, truck drivers’ conduct on the roadways and trucking companies’ safety practices. Failure to comply with the laws can result in very serious injury and even death to the innocent motorists with whom they share the road. If your life has been affected by a serious injury or because of the death of a loved one due to a negligent trucker or trucking company, you need a law firm like Schneider Injury Law on your side that has full command of trucking regulations.

COMMON TRUCK ACCIDENT CAUSES

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets the standards for the trucking industry. Under the FMCSA regulations, truckers are supposed to be properly screened and qualified, with complete disclosure given regarding their past history of accidents. Additionally, truckers are required to follow proper procedures regarding truck maintenance and safe driving. Failure to hire responsible truck drivers and failure to comply with trucking regulations can lead to negligence in the form of:

• Driver fatigue
• Driver use of drugs and/or alcohol
• Speeding
• Driving too fast for road conditions
• Truck defects
• Failing to check blind spots
• Distracted driving
• Failing to use turn signal

Our firm is prepared to take on any type of trucking accident case. With our extensive experience and knowledge regarding trucking laws, we seek maximum compensation for our seriously injured clients. We also handle wrongful death cases on behalf of surviving family members.