Were you injured in a hazardous material truck accident?
Commercial truck drivers in the United States require special training and licensure to operate these large vehicles. And because truck drivers are in control of vehicles which hold a greater potential for damage and injury on the road, they are also held to a higher safety standard. In addition, if a commercial driver is carrying a load containing hazardous material they must also hold a special endorsement on their commercial license indicating they have been specially trained to transport hazardous material. This endorsement comes from the federal government.
The federal government regulates and controls hazardous material transport in the United States. Commercial trucking companies must be aware of and follow all the additional regulations regarding transport of these materials. Identifying a material as hazardous is the most important and sometimes ignored by trucking companies. Special signage or placards must be placed on the truck which indicates to law enforcement and emergency workers what kind of material the truck contains. Also, the trucking company and driver must ensure that the load is properly packaged and handled at all times during the transport. This may mean special training for drivers or workers.
Knowledge and experience are important factors when choosing a lawyer to handle your truck accident case when hazardous materials are involved. Your attorney should be familiar with the regulations governing commercial trucks and hazardous materials on our highways. Goldberg & Osborne’s truck accident lawyers are confident we can fight for your rights and recover the compensation you deserve.
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Since 1989, Goldberg & Osborne has been providing its clients with high-quality, experienced legal representation handling a wide variety of personal injury cases, including truck accidents. We have helped our clients recover over two billion dollars ($2,000,000,000) in compensation and have the experience and know-how to help you get the compensation you deserve.
If you have been involved in a truck accident, don’t wait. Call for your free, no obligation consultation. We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 566-0585 or SUBMIT A SHORT AND SIMPLE CASE FORM HERE. At Goldberg & Osborne your case can be started over the phone or email and best of all, we work on a contingency basis which means you pay only if we win your case. You have the right to seek financial compensation. Call now to obtain the representation you deserve.
