Were You Injured in a Trucking Accident?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2009 there were nearly 3,000 fatal accidents involving large trucks. An additional 51,000 truck accidents caused injuries to 74,000 people.
The attorneys at McCann Schaible & Wall, LLC, work to protect the rights of trucking accident victims in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey. If you were injured or you lost a family member in a commercial truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. You can rely on our firm for dedicated, compassionate service as we pursue your injury or wrongful death claim. For a free consultation with our Philadelphia improper truck maintenance attorneys, please call 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091, or contact us online.
Trucking Companies Are Required to Perform Safety Inspections
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations mandate that every motor carrier and intermodal equipment provider must systematically inspect, repair and maintain, or cause to be systematically inspected, repaired and maintained, all vehicles and equipment under its control. In addition, the transportation company must keep records of the maintenance inspections.
If a truck is found to be unsafe or in need of repairs, the FMCSA states that no one is permitted to operate any motor vehicle or intermodal equipment declared and marked "out-of-service" until all repairs required by the out-of-service notice have been satisfactorily completed. Records of the repairs must be kept by the trucking company.
We will investigate the cause of your accident and determine liability. If the trucking company failed to perform regular maintenance checks and make necessary repairs, we can hold it accountable for injuries or deaths caused by this negligence.
Media Truck Safety Violations Lawyers
Please call our offices at 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091 to schedule an appointment.
