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Unsafe Trucking Practices
Accident Attorney Michael Grossman Discusses Unsafe 18-Wheeler Trucking Practices
According to a recent report filed by the American Association for Justice (AAJ), 18-wheeler trucking companies are putting millions of motorists at risk every day. The report found countless violations with many major trucking companies, including overloading the trucks, employing unqualified drivers, failing to properly maintain vehicles, and setting up salary systems that encourage excessive working hours and speeding.
Most trucking accidents can be traced back to unsafe trucking practices that could easily be prevented if trucking companies would simply stop putting profits over safety. Case in point: one truck driver repaired a broken brake line with electrical tape and toothpick rather than stop at a certified repair shop. This “repair” failed within two hours and caused an accident that killed an innocent motorist. A proper repair of the line would have cost less than $20. But the trucking company that employed this negligent driver commended him on his toothpick repair job.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, the personal injury attorneys at Grossman Law Offices can help. Despite grievous safety violations, filing lawsuits against trucking companies is a difficult process. These companies are covered by massive commercial insurance policies and typically employ a team of ruthless insurance adjusters, defense attorneys, and accident recreation experts. This team is designed to do one thing: make a jury think that the accident was your fault. In order to stand a chance in this legal battle, you need the help of an experienced attorney. Our offices have been successfully filing lawsuits against trucking companies for twenty years and we know how to handle the legal challenges these cases present. If you or someone in your family has been hurt by a driver's unsafe trucking practices, contact the truck accident injury attorneys at Grossman Law Offices and get the compensation you deserve.
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