Our highways are teeming with tractor-trailers.  While such trucks may provide an efficient method of transporting goods, they present significant hazards to the motorists with whom they share the road.   

Tractor-trailer accidents can happen for many reasons, but certain problems are frequently associated with tractor-trailer accidents.  These include: faulty brakes and the failure of brakes to comply with federal safety standards causing a truck crash; driver alertness and fatigue problems including the abuse of stimulants like over-the-counter drugs and prescriptions; excess driver blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or driving under the influence of alcohol; excessive speed; lack of driver training an qualification; and driver fatigue due to driving more than the permissible number of hours.

Collecting evidence immediately after a truck accident is critically important.  If you’ve been injured as a result of a tractor-tractor accident, you must act quickly to secure the evidence you will need to establish negligence.  This may include inspecting faulty brakes for failure to comply with federal safety standards.  It may also include reviewing truck log books, driver time sheets and personnel information.  You will need an experienced truck accident attorney working on your behalf to secure the necessary evidence and protect your interests. 

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a tractor-trailer accident, make sure that you act quickly to protect your rights and call a truck accident lawyer. To learn more about representation, meet the injury lawyers of our firm.  To discuss trucking accident representation, contact us at (800) 509-1011 or request a free consultation.