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Trucking And Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer

Trucking Accidents

Tractor-trailer accidents usually result in significant, if not catastrophic, injuries. Commercial vehicles are governed by specific regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”). Therefore, the successful pursuit of a legal action against a commercial vehicle driver and company requires in-depth knowledge of those rules and an understanding of how they apply to a particular accident.

Our law firm has many years of experience representing individuals who have been injured due to the negligent or reckless actions of a commercial vehicle driver and the company who employs the driver. We have handled cases involving: driver negligence (FMCSA Regulation Part 392), driver fatigue (FMCSA Regulation Part 392), violations of hours of service limits (FMCSA Regulation Part 395), negligent hiring and retention by commercial vehicle companies (FMCSA Regulation Part 383), negligent loading of freight, negligent maintenance of the tractor and trailer (brake and tire issues / FMCSA Regulation Parts 393 and 396), product-related failures (fuel-system issues / FMCSA Regulation Part 393), under-ride guards (FMCSA Regulation Part 393), conspicuity issues (FMCSA Regulation Part 383), and other violations of the regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

In fact, tractor-trailer drivers recognize the wealth of experience our firm possesses in the area of commercial vehicle litigation and have hired us to represent them after suffering significant injury due to a product-related failure or due to the negligent driving of another motorist.

Most lawyers litigate commercial vehicle accident cases as if they were typical automobile collisions – this approach does not work and virtually guarantees inadequate recovery for the client. Our significant results in tractor-trailer cases prove we have a unique understanding of commercial vehicles, the regulations which govern commercial vehicles, and accident reconstruction.

At the Law Offices of Joseph A. Fried, we have litigated numerous accidents involving commercial vehicles and have secured multi-million dollar results on numerous occasions. We utilize innovative techniques, including sophisticated accident reconstruction, in order to maximize the results for our clients. We have skill, experience, and the resources necessary to provide outstanding legal representation for the victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

What Do You Need To Know About Tractor-Trailer Litigation?

• Accidents with tractor-trailers can result in serious injuries or death.
• You need advocates who will take action soon after the accident. Quickly preserving physical evidence (debris fields and skid marks), investigating the accident scene (our firm utilizes the top accident reconstruction teams in the Southeast), and securing witness statements can have a dramatic effect on the outcome of litigation.
• Commercial vehicle accidents are caused by, among other things: Aggressive drivers; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; Poorly maintained trucks; Unrealistic schedules, which force drivers to exceed speed limits; Failure to inspect tires, brakes and lights; Tailgating; Driver fatigue; Cell phone use; and Jackknifing.
• Even if you were partially at fault for the accident, if the tractor-trailer driver’s negligence exceeded your fault, you may still be entitled to recover significant compensation.