FMCSA violations
Over the years, we have watched closely as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) has tried to keep up with commercial trucks that are rapidly becoming too big, too fast, and too powerful. Many of our Indiana roads and highways simply aren’t built to handle the increased demand and speeds of the trucks that use them.
Over nine billion tons of consumer and business product move by over-the-road commercial truck every year in America. The truck industry is very aware of the financial rewards that are at stake for promising the fastest delivery. Unfortunately, nearly 300 people are killed in truck accidents on Indiana highways every year, including many because of truck company negligence and truck drivers who routinely ignore Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations in order to chase a quicker dollar.
Common FMCSR violations:
* Failure to follow maintenance regulations
* Log book violations
* Truck driver fatigue
* Freight loading violations
* Negligent hiring and supervision
* Expired commercial truck license
* Improper emergency stops
* Insufficient meals and rests
Why do you need a lawyer?
FMCSA safety regulations are difficult to understand and interpret. If you have been injured in a truck accident, you may be offered a quick settlement by the insurance company. Don’t accept any offer until you have talked with a personal injury attorney who knows how to thoroughly investigate to determine whether the accident happened because of FMCSR violations.
We know the current FMCSA regulations, and we know how the law currently interprets liability for your injuries when violations have occurred. You deserve to have an experienced, knowledgeable truck accident trial lawyer on your side, and we can help.
Case Study
Lofton v. McKee and Rogers Trucking, Inc
Kevin Lofton sustained massive injuries and died after an oversized semi-tractor trailer traveling westbound and being operated by an employee of Rogers Trucking hit the tanker truck he was operating eastbound on Kentucky Road 80 in Adair County, Kentucky nearly head-on. An investigation of the accident revealed that the trailer being pulled by Rogers Trucking was too wide for Kentucky Road 80, and in fact, such sized trailers were prohibited from traveling on the road. If Rogers Trucking had followed the regulation, the accident would have been avoided. Through representation by Tabor Law Firm, Kevin's wife and two minor children were able to recover an almost seven-figure settlement from Defendants, excluding costs and attorney's fees.