Truck accidents are often caused by mechanical failures. Blowouts, brake malfunctions, losses of hydraulic and pneumatic system pressure, bad lights – these and many other forms of damage can cause a driver to lose control. Thousands of people are involved in semi-truck accident injuries each year due to such mishaps. And yet, many truck accident injuries could be prevented with proper inspection. Most owners of trucking companies require their drivers to inspect their trucks thoroughly before each trip.
Unfortunately, drivers are usually paid by the mile or hour – and every hour spent doing safety checks is an hour not spent on hidden mechanical problems. A driver who is running behind schedule or sleepy or otherwise not “in the mood” for a careful equipment check may also blow off the required inspection, missing critical equipment problems. Semi-truck accidents are the inevitable result.
If you have suffered truck accident injuries, you are entitled to compensation, which can be awarded through a semi-truck lawsuit. A skilled truck accident attorney can investigate the driver’s maintenance logs and uncover other physical evidence linking your accident with the driver’s failure to properly inspect his or her vehicle, forcing the driver and/or owners of the truck to take responsibility for their failure to ensure the vehicle’s safety.
Failure to inspect trucks and truck accidents that ensue are avoidable outcomes of driver negligence. If you have suffered an injury or loss due to a semi-truck accident, contact our office at 1-888-311-5522 to speak with an experienced truck accident attorney, or email us to schedule a consultation.
