Commercial trucking companies are heavily regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. FMSA rules and regulations are in place to protect the individuals who drive the vehicles as well as other drivers who encounter these large vehicles on the road. Hiring policies are heavily influenced by complex screenings and background checks. The operators of such fleets or individual trucks are responsible for training their drivers through road tests, and also ensuring they follow proper documentation procedures regarding hours on the road, safety inspections and fuel consumption. They are also responsible for making sure the vehicle is safe to operate.
Some of the main causes of trucking accidents include but are not limited to:
• Fatigue
• Drunk Driving
• Speeding and Reckless Driving
• Improper Vehicle Maintenance
• Overloaded Vehicles
• Company Negligence
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is designed to address all of these possible causes of accidents. However, not everyone follows the rules. If you have been injured as a result of a trucking accident involving an 18-wheeler or other large vehicle, you deserve compensation for your injuries and suffering. Trucking companies are not always easy to deal with, and here in Pennsylvania, there are more and more trucks on the road every day. These companies often hire individual contractors to haul their loads who may be self-insured. Despite the enormous fines imposed and license revocations enforced when FMSA regulations are ignored, accidents continue to happen due to negligence and other criminal acts.
Don’t suffer unnecessarily because of someone else’s mistake. Take action now and call McKenna & Associates at 1-877-471-6266. Let our experts navigate the complex issues and get you the compensation you deserve.
