Truck Accidents: Investigation Is Important
In every truck accident, there are many factors that must be fully investigated. Various entities may carry liability for the tractor, trailer and cargo. It takes careful, knowledgeable investigation to fully understand what happened.
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The lawyers at Brindisi, Murad, Brindisi, Pearlman, Julian & Pertz in upstate New York have immediate access to investigators experienced in truck accident investigations. Truck accident injuries are nearly always serious. Those injured require extensive medical care — often lifelong care. Our personal injury attorneys have the experience and dedication to pursue all possible avenues of compensation.
- Was the driver in compliance with federal and state laws? Because of strict deadlines, drivers may feel pressured to drive longer than regulations allow. A tired driver or drug- or alcohol-impaired driver is more likely to swerve, cut cars off, make unsafe decisions, fail to take weather into account, or engage in other negligent behaviors.
- Who are the liable parties? In a truck accident, determining all the owners involved can require a multi-state investigation. The tractor (cab) and trailer of an 18-wheeler often have different owners. The parts may be leased. The owner of the cargo, the maintenance supplier may all have some responsibility for the accident.
- Defective truck equipment may be involved. If the load binding equipment failed, unsecured cargo could have caused the accident or made the accident worse. Brakes, air pumps, tires and other equipment may have been defective or may have been improperly maintained. We will determine if defective equipment was a cause to the truck accident that caused your injuries.
Driver fatigue, defective equipment, unsecured loads, an overloaded trailer, tire blowouts, negligent maintenance may all contribute to a truck accident. It is essential to understand all causes and identify all liable parties in order to maximize compensation for the victims. Contact us for a free consultation.
