The
following are 2002 truck
accident statistics:
Every 16 minutes a
person in the US was
injured or killed in a
truck-related accident.
11% of all traffic
fatalities involved
large trucks
Over 140,000 people were
injured in truck-related
accidents
More than 450,000 large
trucks were involved in
crashes
Oversized loads,
exhausted drivers, and
unsafe driving are a few
common threats that have
the potential to cause a
truck accident. Like
other
California drivers,
operators of big rigs
are required to obey the
driving laws. If you
have been involved in an
accident with a big rig,
a skilled big rig injury
attorney may be able to
help you collect a
settlement for your
injuries and the damage
to your vehicle.
Semi truck, big rig and
18-wheeler accident
cases present unique
issues not associated
with a typical car crash
or motor vehicle
accident. These
differences include:
Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Regulations -
safe operating
requirements for
commercial truck
drivers, common
carriers, vehicles, and
vehicle equipment
Hazardous Materials
Regulations - safe
operating requirements
for the safe and secure
transportation of
hazardous materials,
proper packaging,
employee training,
hazard communication,
and operational
requirements
Hours-of-Service - safe
operating requirements
for number of hours on
the road
Corporate Liability -
negligent hiring,
supervision, and truck
maintenance claims
Personal Injuries
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