Trucking Accidents

Accidents involving over-the-road trucks, commonly referred to as "18-wheelers", present unique issues. First, even a relatively minor collision can cause severe, debilitating injuries because of the size and weight of the truck. Second, the cause of the collision often results from driver fatigue that occurs because of the amount of time the over-the-road driver has spent driving the vehicle and the energy he has expended in handling such a large vehicle.

Finally, there are very specific federal and state regulations governing the trucking industry, including the amount of time a driver can remain behind the wheel, required maintenance on the truck and trailer, the weight of the load being hauled, and the method of securing the load.

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