Maryland Trucking Company Negligence Lawyer
Truck companies using our nation's interstates and public roads in the District of Columbia and Maryland are strictly regulated by provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act (FMCSA). Drivers are required to be highly trained on the rules of the road, as well as the equipment they operate. Truck companies are required to provide additional training as new technology is introduced and laws change. In addition, truck companies are required to maintain their vehicles in serviceable condition and ensure that they remain within load and weight requirements for the freight they are hauling.
Despite working in one of the most heavily regulated industries in America, truck drivers and companies often violate FMCSA regulations. In a typical year in Washington, D.C., and Maryland, nearly 2,000 large trucks and commercial vehicles are involved in accidents, many because of driver negligence and FMCSA violations by trucking corporations.
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If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a truck accident in Maryland or a truck wreck in Washington, D.C., talk to a member of the truck accident litigation team at Fay Kaplan Law, P.A., before you discuss a settlement with the insurance company or trucking firm. Truck accident cases require a special knowledge of FMCSA regulations and strategies for maneuvering around the delay tactics that truck companies use, in the hopes that you will accept a low settlement offer.
Our truck accident litigation team has experience representing clients in all types of injury and property damage claims resulting from FMCSA violations in Maryland and Washington, D.C., including:
- Truck driver alcohol and drug abuse, truck driver DUI
- Unlicensed truck drivers, improperly trained truck drivers
- Improper truck maintenance, brake failure, steering failure
- Overweight loads, freight violations, hazardous materials
- Illegal truck routes
- Truck driver negligence, speeding, reckless driving, illegal lane changes
- Truck driver fatigue, violations of rules regarding breaks, meals and sleep
- Improper emergency stopping procedures
- Safety lights violations
Preserving Evidence
It is important that you act quickly and talk to an attorney to represent you in seeking compensation for your truck accident injury claim. Truck companies often remove evidence from the scene and use delay tactics to hold the evidence until they are allowed to destroy it. We will act quickly to investigate the accident and collect records and evidence needed in support of your case.
Call Us to Learn More About Federal Trucking Regulations and Your Truck Accident
Our Washington, D.C., FMCSA violation lawyers represent clients throughout the District of Columbia and Maryland. Call us at 202-589-1300 or toll free 888-653-1119 or contact us by e-mail to arrange a free consultation. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis — no attorneys' fees unless we help you recover money damages in a settlement or jury verdict.
