LARGE TRUCK ACCIDENTS
If you’ve been in a crash with a large truck, odds are the truck driver came out of the crash with substantially fewer injuries. Because large trucks are so heavy and wide, their drivers must carry commercial driver’s licences (CDL’s) and comply with strick guidelines regarding driving safety and fatigue. Ignoring those rules can result in devastating injuries to others on the road.
Large Trucks are usually regulated by both State and Federal laws. Those laws are complex. Here are just a few of those rules:
49 C.F.R. Part 40 — Alchohol and drug use
49 C.F.R. Part 379 — Rules for preservation of records
49 C.F.R. Part 391 — Driver Qualification Rules
49 C.F.R. Sec. 383.91 — Disqualification of Drivers
49 C.F.R. Part 392 — Rules for Driving Commercial Vehicles
49 C.F.R. Part 395 — Hours of Service Rules
49 C.F.R. Part 396 — Rules for Inspection and Maintenance
49 C.F.R. Part 397 — Rules for transportation of hazardous materials.
We at Abbott & Associates have lawyers experienced in handling large truck cases. We are familiar with the rules and regulations and know how to make the best claim possible. Please call or click for a free initial consultation.