Was the truck involved in your accident properly maintained and inspected?
Trucking companies and drivers are responsible for the vehicles and loads they carry on our roadways. Improperly inspected tractor trailer trucks can lead to all kinds of dangerous situations and accidents. If you have been in an accident involving a truck, it is important to know the condition of the truck and cargo and if you were put at risk due to negligence on the part of the trucking company or driver.
There are strict regulations in place through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) which govern the loading and inspection of a commercial vehicle and its cargo. Trucking companies are required to perform periodic inspections of all their commercial vehicles and the truck driver is required to inspect the safety condition of the truck before driving it. These inspections are required to ensure that the truck’s mechanical parts and systems are well maintained and do not present a hazard to the driver or others on the road.
There are also strict documentation requirements for drivers and trucking companies. Logs, reports, licenses, bills of lading, and certificates must all be up to date and available for roadside inspection or company investigation. Drivers and trucking companies are required to keep accurate documentation of their vehicle inspections and results in order to be able to prove safe operations of their fleet.
If you are in a truck accident it is important to have an experienced truck accident attorney on your side that is knowledgeable about the regulations and requirements for commercial trucking companies and drivers. If a trucking company’s negligent maintenance was responsible for your accident, it is essential to have a truck accident attorney who can fight for your rights.
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