Truck Accidents: The Rules of the Road
Trucking is a highly regulated form of transportation. Federal and state government agencies regulate everything from truck driver training to truck maintenance and repair.
Despite these regulations, truck accidents happen with alarming frequency. When they do, the results can be devastating.
In 2006 in Arizona, large trucks were involved in 128 fatal accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
When it comes to truck accidents, attorney Kevin Garrison understands the rules of the road. His knowledge of trucking regulations allows him to help victims of truck accidents recover the full amount of financial compensation they deserve.
Maximizing Compensation to Clients
If he proves that a tractor-trailer or other large truck was in violation of state or federal trucking regulations, he can pursue punitive damages against the trucking company and its insurance companies in addition to compensation for his client's pain and suffering, medical expenses, property damage and lost wages.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations govern a number of areas including:
- The number of hours a truck driver can spend behind the wheel
- Size, length and weight limits
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Insurance and registration
- Transportation of hazardous materials
- Consumer protection
- Inspection, repair and maintenance
- Required safety equipment
After a truck accident, attorney Garrison moves quickly to fully investigate the vehicles involved and the scene of the crash. He frequently hires an accident reconstructionist to give an expert opinion on what caused the wreck.
Next he will identify all possible sources of financial compensation, including the owner of the tractor, the owner of the trailer, the trucking company or leasing company. Even the shop that repaired the truck or the warehouse that loaded it could be held responsible.
If have been injured in a truck wreck and need a lawyer who can help, please contact the Garrison Law Firm today to arrange a free initial consultation. From offices in the Phoenix suburb of Peoria, Arizona, Kevin Garrison Law represents people injured in truck collisions throughout the Southwest.
