Large Truck Accidents

More than 500,000 large truck accidents occur each year in the United States. Over 5,000 people are killed and 140,000 are injured in these accidents. Large trucks are important to American industries, but their enormous size poses danger on roads and freeways.

According to studies, one of the most common reasons for large truck accidents is driver fatigue, which is responsible for 30 to 40 percent of all trucking accidents. These alarming statistics persuaded the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to implement new rules in 2003. These guidelines have decreased the number of hours a truck driver can drive consecutively before going off duty for minimum period of rest.

Other reasons large truck accidents may occur include decreased visibility, the inability to react quickly, and the longer stopping distance because of a truck’s heavy weight. In some cases, the truck may have mechanical problems. The trucking company is responsible for ensuring that all trucks are in good mechanical condition before going on the road.

Large truck accidents that result in personal injury or extensive property damage are subject to lawsuits and you may be eligible to recover your losses for pain and suffering, serious injury, death, loss of income capacity, and medical bills. If a personal injury ends in a fatality, family members are able to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a large truck accident, please contact us to speak with an experienced large truck accident attorney about your legal options. Our qualified and experience attorneys can discuss your questions and concerns and find out if you are eligible for compensation and how best to protect and maximize your legal rights.