What Are Tractor-Trailer Accidents?
Each year in the United States, there are nearly half a million accidents involving large trucks. Nearly 5,000 of these accidents are fatal. The majority of fatalities are passengers of the vehicles that they strike. Some common causes of truck accidents include: - Tire blowouts
- Improper loading
- Faulty brakes
- Negligence
- Driver sleepiness
How Can I Prove Liability in Tractor-Trailer Cases?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) code is a useful means to establish liability in tractor-trailer cases and to show that the driver¿s negligent conduct led to the accident. Important aspects of this code provide that: - The plaintiff must show that they are members of the group that the code is meant to protect
- The plaintiff must show that injuries suffered were the kind that the code is meant to prevent
- Truck driver and trucking companies may be liable for violating the regulations
What Evidence Do I Need to Prove the Truck Driver¿s Liability?
In tractor-trailer cases, it is paramount that evidence is collected as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of it being destroyed or lost. Some useful guidelines include: - Obtaining the truck driver¿s logs of how many hours and days they have been driving, and been on duty
- Securing vital items such as drugs, cell phones, and beer bottles
- Consulting an attorney and inspecting the truck before it is sold or destroyed
- Obtaining a report of the truck companies experts¿ background investigation
Do I Need to Consult an Attorney about My Tractor-Trailer Accident?
If you or a loved one has been injured in a tractor-trailer accident, you may want to contact a personal injury attorney. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you understand how the law affects your case and represent you in court. |
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