Truck Accidents
If you or someone you know is in injured in a truck accident, it is important that you employ an attorney familiar with trucking regulations so the case will be pursued properly.
Truck accidents involve what many people refer to as eighteen-wheelers, semis or eighteen-wheel rigs. Because of the size and weight difference of the vehicles involved, truck accidents and collisions often involve catastrophic and traumatic injuries. These over-the-road carriers are governed by numerous federal regulations which include, but are not limited to, driver rest periods, specific driver logs, and mandated insurance coverage.
When hiring a truck accident attorney, consider an attorney who understands the many factors that can contribute to a truck crash or big rig accident. Some of these possible causes may include:
- Driver fatigue
- Driver impairment by alcohol or stimulating drugs like "meth" (methamphetamine)
- Failure to obey traffic signs and lights
- Failure to maintain proper control of the truck
- Loads improperly stacked or secured
If the driver of the truck was negligent and his negligence caused you injury, he may be liable for the damages you suffered. The truck driver's employer and in some cases the entity which leases the vehicle may also be liable for the negligent conduct of a truck driver. The terms of the lease and the nature of the relationship between the driver and the party that retained and compensates him must be examined to determine their potential liability.