Truck Maintenance Is the Responsibility of the Truck Company
Not every truck accident is the result of driver negligence. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates truck companies in all areas relating to scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs.
Truck maintenance is critical to highway safety. The FMCSA regulations read: Worn, failed or incorrectly adjusted components can cause or contribute to accidents. Preventive maintenance and periodic inspection procedures help to prevent failures from occurring while the vehicle is being operated. Such procedures also reduce reliance on the driver, who may have limited skill and knowledge for detecting vehicle deficiencies.
If a truck gets into an accident because of unsafe equipment or a mechanical problem, the owners, maintenance subcontractors and parts manufacturers may all be held liable for damages.
If you or a member of your family was injured in a truck accident caused by truck mechanical failure, you are entitled to seek full and fair compensation for your injuries, medical treatment, lost earnings and pain and suffering. You may not be aware of mechanical failure of the truck, that's why it is important to talk to an experienced truck accident personal injury law firm as soon as possible. Time is important. Truck companies cover their tracks by destroying and altering maintenance schedules and records. Do not give them time.
A Quarter Century of Helping Our Clients Get the Justice They Deserve
For more than 25 years, the trial attorneys of Humphrey, Farrington & McClain have been obtaining maximum settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of victims of truck company management negligence. We are a nationally recognized personal injury law firm with verdicts and settlements totaling over $800 million. Our experienced trial lawyers investigate and prepare every truck accident claim to win in court. While we often arrive at a full and fair settlement with the responsible parties, we recognize that trial may be necessary in certain instances.
We offer the professional and financial resources to keep fighting until we obtain the highest settlement or jury award possible. We will not promise you the world, then encourage you accept a settlement that does not meet your needs.
We have experience in all types of injury and wrongful death claims involving motor carrier and truck management company negligence in areas of FMCSA truck maintenance regulations, including:
- Steering system failure, transmission failure
- Brake failure, failure to stop
- Semi-trailer decoupling
- Truck jackknife and rollover accidents
- Defective truck design and failure
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From our offices in Independence, Missouri, our lawyers represent clients in courts throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area, Missouri, Kansas, and the United States. Contact us to arrange a free consultation about your truck maintenance accident.
