Hialeah Truck Accident Attorneys
According to the spokesperson for the independent group, Public Citizen, "large trucks are rolling time bombs on our highways, and we need to change the rules to make our highways safe." Thanks to the progressive deregulation of the trucking industry - starting around 1980 -roads in Florida and across the US have gotten less safe, and recent amendments to the law approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (2004) and the Truck Safety Administration (2005) have undoubtedly created more chaos on Florida roads.
Today, semi-truck drivers can work 14 hours a day - including 11 hours driving. Other independent surveys show that drivers now stay on the road 20% longer than they used to under the old rules. And it's not just the hours of service issue that's created such a deadly admixture. More and more truck drivers (and other motorists) have been using cell phones and texting while on the road. Studies show that texting can be as dangerous as -- or even more dangerous than -- driving under the influence of narcotics or alcohol.
The Causes of Hialeah Truck Accidents
Violations of "hours of service" rules - Notwithstanding the loosening of hours of service guidelines set last decade, many drivers attempt to cram in even more hours to increase their hourly wages. This results in overly fatigued drivers behind the helms of 18 ton trucks and other heavy vehicles - a recipe for pure disaster.
Faulty parts and other mechanical issues - Worn tire treads, faulty brakes, locked steering wheels and literally dozens of other mechanical issues can cause or contribute to Hialeah truck accidents. If you can prove that a mechanic or a part manufacturer was even indirectly responsible for your injuries, you can collect compensation from the responsible party and/or that party's insurance company.
Bad road conditions - Poor signage, a failing traffic signal, unmarked construction zones, and blind curves can also cause or contribute to accidents. If this is the case, you might be able to hold the agency responsible for maintaining safe road conditions liable.
Taking Decisive Action to Get Help and Get Compensated
The hours and days immediately following your Hialeah truck accident will be the most crucial, not only medically speaking but also legally speaking. If the truck driver who hit you (or the trucking company who owns the truck that hit you) believes that he/they might be liable, you may have to investigate quickly to collect evidence to support your claim.
Of course, in the wake of your accident, you may be injured and fatigued and otherwise overwhelmed. So it's likely in your interest to connect with a practiced and proven Hialeah truck accident lawyer to explore your rights and next steps. To that end, please research the credentials and results of Farah & Farah. Visit the firm on the web at www.farahandfarah.com, or get your urgent questions quickly answered by dialing the toll free hotline, 800-533-3555.
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Our personal promise: Accident victims have specific rights, but by law you have a limited time to take action. When you use our team at Farah & Farah, there are NO up-front charges.
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