Brake failure accidents more often than not involve trucks than any other types of vehicles. This is because of their largesse or mass, making it difficult for them to stop if there is a mechanical failure. If you were in an accident due to the other driver’s failed brakes, you may wonder who to sue in order to collect compensation. Before we reveal this, we’d like to discuss some of the pertinent issues found in these types of cases so you have a clear idea for what you can and should sue for, as well as the legal process when filing this kind of claim.
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Truck Brake Failure Accidents –Records Often Reveal Cause
Trucks cover a lot of mileage over the course of a year. Because of this, and due to safety regulations, they are required to be maintained, inspected and serviced regularly. The FMCSA enforces safety legislation by making it mandatory for truck companies to keep detailed logs of driver times as well as maintenance records. If you’ve been in an accident due to a brake failure event, we can help by subpoenaing the trucking company in question so we can take a look at their maintenance and safety records to identify whether or not the accident was caused by poor vehicle maintenance and little to no inspection.
Truck Brake Failure Accidents are Catastrophic
Brake failure in trucks usually causes the body of the truck to jackknife and come barreling down the road, effectively ramming into multiple cars. In addition, the weather doesn’t make things easy or safe when an accident of this nature occurs, resulting in car accident pileups as well as multiple injuries and even death.
Some of the causes of brake failure accident cases include:
- Improper maintenance
- Carrying too much cargo in contravention of the regulatory limit
- Truck manufacturer defect
- Design flaws
- Defective truck parts
- Poor driver training with regard to proper braking
- Distracted truck driving
Who’s Responsible for My Truck Accident Claim?
When it comes to apportioning blame for these types of accidents, you can hold numerous parties responsible for maximum compensation. The trucking company, truck manufacturer, truck driver and even contractors carrying our maintenance can all be found liable for your injuries. To this end, you may be able to collect for the cost of your medical bills, the cost of repairing or replacing your vehicle, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of companionship in the case of a death, and punitive damages if the trucking company has had numerous such events in the past.
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