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The number of trucks on the road has increased by more than two million in recent years. As a result, trucking accidents have become increasingly common. In fact, there are more than 500,000 trucking accidents in the United States each year. Some trucking companies and government agencies have taken measures to reduce the number of accidents, but there are certain accident risk factors that many trucking companies refuse to address, including long working hours and tight deadlines. These conditions are highly conducive to trucking accidents, which cause thousands of injuries and deaths every year.

The need for a knowledgable attorney is especially important in a trucking accident case.  Given the nature of trucking accidents and the regulations that govern the trucking industry, written and electronic records and crash scene maintenance are extremely important to a Plaintiff's trucking accident case.  Especially given the relatively short minimum retention requirements for trucking records, such as the driver's log book, it is very important that action be taken quickly to secure those records and prevent their destruction.  Preservation of evidence from the scene is also extremely important.  Many trucking companies will have their accident personnel on scene shortly after an accident, and so should you.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or the death of a member of your family in a trucking accident, you need to ensure your legal rights are protected. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain, suffering, medical bills, and other losses. Please contact the Williams Law Group today for a no-cost consultation with a trusted and experienced trucking accident attorney who can inform you of your legal rights and options.

Causes of Trucking Accidents

The trucking industry fosters working conditions that greatly increase the probability of a trucking accident. Some of these conditions include:

• Inadequate truck driver training
• Compensation based on delivery times, which encourages high speeds and extremely long driving times
• Tight delivery schedules, which also encourage high speeds and low rest times

Trucking companies, however, are not always to blame. While most truck drivers drive safely and responsibly, others act negligently or recklessly. Dangerous truck driver behaviors that may result in a trucking accident include:

• Rushing to meet deadlines
• Driving while extremely tired
• Overloading the truck
• Driving inattentively
• Driving an improperly maintained or equipped truck
• Failing to check all blind spots

Legal Help

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, we can help. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling a wide range of personal injury cases across the country and have helped countless clients recover compensation for their losses. Please contact us today for a FREE consultation with a proven and respected personal injury lawyer who can answer your questions, explain your rights and options, and help you determine the best course of action.