SEGMENT: Tractor Trailer Wrecks
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My dad was driving on the interstate and a guy driving a tractor trailer
He spent the night in the hospital due to his injuries.
I told him “yes.” What do you think?”
But let me start off by saying the men and women that are out there driving tractor trailers are extremely important to our economy.
Most are very conscientious professionals.
They are careful about how they drive their rigs.
And they make sure that the tractors they are operating and the trailers they are pulling are in the safest condition.
Unfortunately, not ALL of them perform that way ALL of the time.
Some people refer to Tractor Trailers as
And for good reason . . .
Do I need a Lawyer – Truck Accident in Georgia
A typical, fully loaded large commercial truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds while an average passenger automobile weighs approximately 3,000 pounds. So getting back to your question:
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Let me give you an example:
Federal law requires Truck drivers to keep a log of their hours.
This log reflects when they start their day, all stops along the way, and certifies that they have inspected their vehicles.
These logs can also be used as evidence that the driver was speeding between his last stop and where the wreck occurred,
or that he suffered from driver fatigue because of the number of hours he spent on the road.
We look to see how well the tractor and the trailer are maintained.
Plus these trucking companies must use strict standards when they hire these truck drivers.
(3) Pay attention to the trucks turn signals and don’t travel for long periods of time next to a tractor trailer.
Call a lawyer. If not us, please call a lawyer that has experience handling tractor trailer claims. It is a BAD idea to try and take on the trucking company, their insurance company, and their lawyers by yourself.
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