Trucking Accidents
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Truck drivers who are responsible for crashing their tractor-trailers are very likely to seriously injure or kill anyone they may strike with their motor vehicle. Because of a tractor-trailer's size and weight, the injuries and damages that result from accidents involving this type of motor vehicle tend to be more severe than injuries resulting from car accidents.
Truck drivers are considered professional drivers who are required to abide by specific federal and state safety laws, including the laws and regulations that are specified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Often, driver fatigue can cause a truck driver to crash his vehicle. This can happen when a trucking company has provided certain incentives, which then cause speed to be the priority over safety.
If you or someone you know has been hurt because of a truck driver's negligence, you should consult with a personal injury law firm who has the skills and experience to handle tractor-trailer wreck cases. Lebowitz and Mzhen is one of those firms. Over the years, we have helped many of our clients who have been the victims of truck accidents.
If you or a loved one has sustained an injury because of a trucking accident that occurred in Maryland or the Washington D.C. area, please call us—toll free—at 1-800-654-1949 to schedule your FREE consultation. You will want to speak to Jack Lebowitz or Vadim Mzhen. You can also contact either one of us via e-mail.
Maryland Accident Law Blog - Truck Accidents
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