Unsafe driving, oversized loads and other dangerous practices put the public and truck operators in danger. Mechanical failure, speed, reckless driving and improper driver training account for some tractor trailer crashes, but the primary cause is driver fatigue. State and Federal law regulates how trucks are maintained, and drivers are required to fill out vehicle inspection reports. These reports can be critical evidence that can help reconstruct the accident by establishing the condition of the truck. An immediate investigation into the history of the driver and the service history of the truck involved are also crucial in determining and proving whether the truck driver was at fault.

To protect your legal rights following severe injury or wrongful death resulting from a tractor trailer accident, you should immediately consult an experienced personal injury attorney. In addition, various laws and regulations dictate required lighting and other aspects of tractor trailer maintenance. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Brent C. Miller, P.A. have extensive experience handling tractor trailer cases and are knowledgeable of the logs, records and reports that trucking companies and their drivers are required to maintain.