Pennsylvania Truck Accident Attorney
The pressure to increase profits has unfortunately caused many large tractor trailer and trucking companies to cut safety corners. In doing so, these companies have pushed their drivers to the point of fatigue and forced them to transport overloaded cargo, placing truck drivers and other motorists at risk for catastrophic personal injury and even wrongful death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, you may be able to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. An Pennsylvania truck accident attorney at our law firm will work to protect your rights and obtain a settlement or verdict for you. You can trust the experienced truck accident attorneys at Raizman Frischman Matzus & Rizza, P.C. to provide legal counsel and dedication to your trucking accident case.
Trucking Accident Safety Issues
The primary safety issues in truck accidents and tractor trailer accidents concern driver fatigue, driver distraction, and unsafely loaded cargo. Contact Raizman Frischman Matzus & Rizza, P.C. for more information on how these factors may affect your trucking accident lawsuit.
Accidents caused by driver fatigue
Driver fatigue is a significant safety hazard for truck drivers and motorists alike. Federal hours-of-service regulations permit truck drivers to drive for long hours each day, often without a break, and up to 77 hours in a seven-day stretch.
Collisions caused by driver distraction
Distraction by electronic communication devices is a safety issue for every truck driver. A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) suggests that driver distraction in all its forms may contribute to as much as 30 percent of all truck accidents. When cell phones, on-board computers, route navigation systems, and other communication devices distract a truck driver from the road for even just a second, a devastating trucking accident can result.
Injuries caused by unsafely loaded cargo
Federal law limits truck size and weight to 80,000 pounds on most U.S. interstate highways. However, trucking companies sometimes overload trucks to maximize the amount of cargo they are able to transport, which increases the risks of collision, brake failure, tire blowouts and roll-overs.
Other trucking safety issues
Like motorists, truck drivers must remember the importance of safe driving practices (including safe following distances, stopping distances, and driving in adverse or hazardous weather conditions). Moreover, a truck’s limited braking capability requires that its driver pay unbroken attention on the road.
Contact a Trucking Accident Attorney Regarding Your Potential Lawsuit
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, you need an experienced truck accident lawyer who is familiar with all the safety issues of big rig trucks in order to maximize your chances of filing a successful trucking accident lawsuit. An attorney at our firm will provide the exceptional legal counsel you need. Contact Raizman Frischman Matzus & Rizza, P.C. to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced truck collision lawyers.
