Tractor-trailers rumbling at highway speed along I-95, I-595 and other major arteries move with amazing destructive force, and the potential damage from a jackknife accident or a rollover is immense. To prevent accidents, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association promulgates regulations that common carriers are supposed to follow. Unfortunately, safety violations are rampant in the industry, and too often, there is a causal connection between a safety violation and a deadly accident.

Common FMCSA rule violations include:

• Drivers spending too many hours behind the wheel
• Drivers not adequately trained or supervised
• Brake test failure
• Improperly loaded cargo
• Loads improperly secured
• Worn tires
• Weight limits exceeded

Trucking companies also put pressure on truck drivers to deliver loads on or ahead of schedule, which can lead to aggressive driving, fatigued driving, speeding, failing to yield the right of way, tailgating and other unsafe maneuvers that cause accidents.

However, not all truck accidents are the fault of the trucking company or the truck driver. Passenger car drivers often maneuver around big rigs in an unsafe manner, causing accidents by cutting the rig off and forcing the truck driver to brake suddenly or otherwise evade the car. Finally, faulty road design and poorly maintained roads can contribute to a truck accident.

As your attorney, I fully investigate the circumstances of your crash to identify the at-fault party and pursue the full, fair compensation you deserve.