Truck Accident Lawyers - Tractor Trailer Attorneys

The trucking industry carries goods and products to worldwide destinations. Countless commercial vehicles ply U.S. highways and roadways every day to keep our robust economy on the move. Although the transportation industry aspires to the highest levels of safety, accidents happen often with disastrous -- and sometimes fatal -- consequences.

Nearly a half-million large trucks are involved in accidents annually -- and one of every eight traffic deaths results from a collision with a large truck. In 2007, 4,808 U.S. deaths and 101,000 injuries stemmed from tractor trailer accidents -- including 75,000 injuries among occupants of vehicles other than the truck. The causes of those accidents are varied and include:

Driver fatigue
Driver negligence
Tire blowouts
Improper loading
Sudden braking
Drug and alcohol use
Repeated driving violations
Mechanical defects, such as a failure of the brakes, power train or steering system
Unsecured load or trailer overload

Whatever the cause, car-truck accidents often lead to severe injuries, especially for the occupants of the smaller, lighter passenger cars. When a commercial truck weighing tens of thousands of pounds collides with a passenger vehicle, the results can be deadly. For that reason, drivers of large trucks are held to different, often more stringent, traffic laws than other drivers. Federal regulations place limits on how long a professional truck driver may be on the road each day. Other regulations spell out the maximum weight and size of a truck’s cargo and impose very strict rules when hazardous and flammable materials are being transported.

When someone is injured or killed in a truck collision, the aftermath can be overwhelming for the injured party, the family and the survivors. Although no amount of financial compensation can undo the harm caused, a qualified truck accident attorney can help you sort through the complex liability questions and work to secure compensation that is fair and appropriate to the loss incurred. Compensation can include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

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