To ensure safety on the road, semi trucks and other large freight vehicles must receive frequent maintenance. When examining the truck's mechanical condition, special attention must be paid to the truck's braking systems. Loaded tractor-trailers take 20-40 percent greater distance than cars to stop, and this difference is greater when trailers are empty. This added stopping distance means less time for a truck driver to react when there is a danger in the road ahead.
Accident data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that 30 percent of all heavy truck accidents are linked to brakes being out of adjustment. Braking performance depends on regular, sound maintenance.
Semi Truck Accident Lawsuits
Families of loved ones who have died and individuals who have been seriously injured in accidents with semi-trucks may be eligible for compensation. Motor carrier or freight companies are responsible for ensuring the safety of their vehicles and the competence of their drivers.
Damages in truck lawsuits have included general and compensatory damages for:
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