Truck Driver Negligence

Truck Accident Lawyers – Truck Driver Negligence

Commercial truck operators are also commonly known as “semi drivers” or “tractor-trailer” operators. They are the “big rigs” on the roadway often hauling material that have a combined weight equal to or exceeding a locomotive or the space shuttle. There are no minor collisions when a commercial truck is involved. Most collisions with a semi results in death or catastrophic injuries such as paralysis, spinal injuries, head injuries, closed head injuries, broken bones, and burns.

According to The National Safety Council, in 2021, large trucks were involved in 5,700 fatal crashes, killing 5,788 people. This is a 47% increase in fatalities over the preceding 10 years. In 2021, large trucks were also involved in 117,300 crashes injuring 155,000 people. Of this number, 71% of the injuries predictably involved occupants of the “other vehicle.”

If you or a loved one has been involved in a collision with a semi tractor trailer or commercial truck, the personal injury attorneys at the Vogel Law Firm will conduct a thorough investigation regarding liability to determine what happened. This is a complicated process because liability could rest with any one or a combination of the following parties:

• The truck driver, who was driving recklessly, speeding, driving “over hours” and while fatigued, or driving while abusing prohibited substances such as drugs and/or alcohol. All of these will affect a truck driver’s ability to safely operate the truck.
• The trucking company who hired the driver without properly investigating the driver’s background, who failed to properly train the driver, who improperly retained the driver as an employee prior to the collision, or who failed to properly maintain the semi and/or tractor trailer.
• The owner of the semi tractor and/or trailer responsible for its maintenance.
• The company that loaded the cargo if it was overweight, unbalanced, or unsecured.
• The manufacturer of the truck or truck parts if aspects of the truck were defective.
• Other companies who are responsible for scheduling and controlling the loads being carried at the time of the collision.

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If you have been injured or have had a family member killed in a collision with a semi or commercial vehicle, our Personal Injury Attorneys are here to help you every step of your case. Get started with our firm today. Call our office at 701-237-6983 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.