Large Truck Accidents

A high percentage of traffic crashes and deaths involve large trucks. A large truck is any truck whose vehicle weight is over 10,000 pounds. Because of their size, crashes involving large trucks are more likely to result in serious injury and death than are car crashes. Approximately 10% of all those injured in a large truck crash will die. Large trucks are more likely to be involved in multiple-vehicle crashes than are passenger cars. Both Federal and state regulations govern trucking and cover areas such as safety of equipment and hours of the drivers. Trucking companies are required to keep records of such information and it will be necessary to find and research such records. Poor equipment and driver fatigue can be causes of such crashes, and a careful study of the trucking company records may be needed to determine if negligence has occurred.

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The Federal Motor carrier Safety Regulations are designed to prevent accidents and apply to all employees, employers, and commercial vehicles transporting property or passengers in interstate/intrastate commerce. These laws are routinely violated and often result in severe accidents, injuries and death. Download and view our brochure to learn more!

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