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Trucking Accidents

Posted by: euser
January 31, 2007
Topic: Minnesota Personal Injury

Accidents involving commercial trucks and trailers are unfortunately all too common. Due to their sheer size in comparison with other vehicles, collisions involving tractor-trailers have a devastating impact. At times, these collisions are amplified by the trailer’s cargo, which could consist of dangerous road obstacles such as logs, hazardous waste, and gasoline. In sum, semi-trailer accidents may lead to multi-vehicle collisions, substantial injury, and fatalities.

As with other vehicle collisions, some of the most common causes of trucking accidents occur because of driver inattention, unsafe driving, high speeds, and weather conditions. However, there are other factors peculiar to trucking accidents that significantly increase the likelihood of substantial injury. These include, among others:

     Driver fatigue, primarily the result of the demanding expectations trucking companies place on their drivers

     Inadequate training and experience of the drivers

     Faulty brakes, lights, or other devices

     Unsecured cargo

     Jackknifing

Typically, litigation revolves around the negligence of the owner or operator of the truck, as well as the manufacturers of any faulty equipment. Various state and federal regulations are involved, as is the trucking company’s responsibility of employing experienced, skilled truckers working an appropriately demanding schedule.

If you or someone who know is involved in a tractor-trailer collision, contact the experienced attorneys of Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P.A. to work for you. With over 40 years of experience in the personal injury, our attorneys have a proven track record of achieving justice for our clients. It is imperative that you act quickly if you have been injured, as your claim may be barred by a period of limitations if legal representation is not contacted.

If you would like more information on tractor-trailer collision injuries, please contact our offices at (952) 920-7777 or toll-free at 1-800-365-6666. The personal injury attorneys at Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P.A. also represent clients in other accidents, such as automobile and motorcycle accidents, as well as medical malpractice and wrongful-death claims.