Washington Truck Accident Attorneys
Truck accidents can be extremely dangerous and devastating because of the extensive damage a large commercial big rig or tractor trailer can cause. Some of these big rigs weigh 80,000 pounds or more. When a smaller passenger vehicle is struck by these larger vehicles, the consequences can be devastating. These accidents result in catastrophic injuries or death for the occupants of the smaller vehicles. Our Seattle truck accident attorneys have extensive experience representing those who have been victims of large truck accidents.
One of the most critical aspects of successfully handling a truck accident or big rig accident case is to undertake investigation immediately after the accident. Our Tacoma truck collision attorneys work with a team of national experts to identify and preserve physical evidence from the scene of the accident. Failure to investigate a truck accident promptly can lead to such critical evidence being lost, altered or even destroyed. Locating and interviewing eyewitnesses to the accident is also critical to your Washington truck accident case.
Truck accidents could occur because of many reasons. Close to half of all truck accidents occur because of the truck drivers fault. Here are some of the reasons why these large truck accidents occur:
- Exhausted or inattentive drivers
- Lack of truck maintenance
- Use of drugs or alcohol
- Distracted truck drivers
- Bad weather or dangerous road conditions
- Defective auto product
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the federal agency that monitors trucking companies. Federal regulations limit the amount of time a truck driver may spend in a single day and over the course of a week. But because many drivers are pressurized by unrealistic deadlines, drivers frequently disregard federal laws and continue to driver for more hours than permitted. They not only put their own lives at risk, but also the lives and safety of other motorists on the road. Often, we have seen instances where drivers falsify their log books with their employers’ knowledge.
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injuries as a result of a Washington truck accident, please call an experienced and knowledgeable Seattle truck accident attorney at the Bernard Law Firm. We will investigate your case and assemble the evidence that is required to prove your case and produce the best possible result. Please call us today to schedule a free consultation and discuss your Washington truck accident case.
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