A number of factors including driver fatigue, bad road conditions, alcohol or drugs, failure to follow safety procedures and defective equipment can cause truck accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, contact a lawyer who can help you investigate the accident and build a case.
Injured in a Truck Accident?
Many truck accidents could be avoided through adherence to laws, regulations and common sense. Truckers who fail to get proper rest, who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, who fail to maintain their vehicles or text while driving are examples of truck drivers whose negligence leads to mistakes which in turn precipitate crashes.
Our lawyers understand how devastating and serious injuries caused by truck accidents can be. We also know how important it is to begin an investigation promptly after a truck wreck in order to fully understand the cause of the accident and who is responsible.
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Truck Accidents Resource Links
Share the Road Safely
From the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the US Department of Transportation (DOT), dedicated to reducing motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks.
Insurance Information Institute
Includes information on vehicle safety, insurance and more.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Division of the US Department of Transportation (DOT). Contains information about safety programs, regulations and facts related to the prevention of commercial truck and bus accidents, injuries and fatalities.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute
Features vehicle ratings, safety facts and publications.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Division of the US Department of Transportation. Provides crash statistics and articles about traffic accidents and vehicle safety.
National Safety Council (NSC)
International nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of accidents. Features articles about car maintenance and safety, airbag and seat belt safety and more.
American Trucking Associations
Trucking industry trade association. Includes information and research about the trucking industry, highway safety and driver safety.
US Department of Transportation (DOT)
Federal agency charged with ensuring a safe transportation system. Features statistics, dockets, rules and other relevant information.
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