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Driscoll & Associates Law Office
Tractor Trailer Accidents
Tractor trailer accidents may well be the most deadly type of accident that occurs on our roads. While accidents involving commercial trucks, including 18 wheel rigs and semitrailers, make up a relatively small percentage of the total number of motor vehicle accidents each year, one of every eight traffic fatalities involves a commercial truck accident.
Contrary to what you might think, the majority of tractor trailer accidents (68%) take place in rural areas, as opposed to in cities. Statistics indicate that rather than being unavoidable tragedies, negligence is frequently the cause of many tractor trailer accidents.
Factors that often contribute to a fatal tractor trailer accident include:
- Truck driver fatigue.
- Speeding and aggressive driving on the part of the truck driver.
- Substance abuse.
- Shifting of improperly loaded or secured cargo.
- Poor or infrequent truck maintenance.
- Faulty equipment / improper lighting.
- Illegal parking on highway entrance & exit ramps.
- Violation of hours in service rules.
When it comes to tractor trailer accidents, liability can fall on the truck driver, the trucking company, the freight broker or even the company that loaded the truck.
Accident Victims and Their Families
There are many reasons to choose an attorney with extensive experience in handling tractor trailer accident cases. Truck accidents typically involve serious injuries or fatalities. An experienced tractor trailer accident attorney will not only be more familiar with the various entities that might be legally responsible, but will have an in-depth understanding of the applicable federal regulations that apply to interstate trucking and truck safety.
An experienced attorney leads to a better final outcome of your case. If you are outside of Kentucky, be assured that Driscoll & Associates Law Firm can work with local co-counsel on your tractor trailer accident case, at no additional cost to you. We will travel any distance to see that our clients receive the maximum compensation for their case.
If you or a loved one have been in a tractor trailer accident, and wish to speak with a qualified, experienced attorney, call Will Driscoll at (502) 587-5052 or toll free at 1-877-587-5052.
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