The Anderson Law Firm Protects the Rights of Victims of Trucking Company Negligence
With so many commercial trucks that travel on our Texas roads daily, trucking companies that operate in the lone star state have a responsibility to make sure that their trucking equipment, drivers and procedures observe state and federal regulations. Violation of these laws, failing to hire qualified drivers or keep up with tractor trailer maintenance can lead to the worst kinds of highway 18-wheeler accidents. For the truck accident attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm in Fort Worth, trucking company negligence is simply not tolerated. We go after careless trucking companies for clients who have been wrongfully injured or killed in Texas 18-wheeler accidents.
Hiring and supervision: Under federal law, trucking companies must intensely screen drivers. They must check their driving and medical records and make sure that they have no history of substance abuse. Big rig drivers must also have a commercial driver's license and the proper training to operate an 18-wheeler. Unfortunately for many of the victims of truck accidents in Texas, the truckers responsible for their injuries should have never been behind the wheel in the first place. Many trucking companies are lazy and do not do their homework when hiring drivers. At the Anderson Law Firm, we hold trucking companies accountable for hiring the wrong employees.
State and federal regulations: So many 18-wheeler accidents in Texas are caused because trucking companies did not follow state and federal laws that regulate the weight loads, speeds, and driving conditions in which a truck can operate. Many semi-truck wrecks happen when these standards and protocols are violated. If you or someone you love has been seriously hurt because these laws were ignored, you can pursue legal action.
Maintenance: Commercial trucks travel hundreds of miles a day in Texas. Trucking companies have a duty to preserve and maintain the mechanical equipment on their trucks, but so many do not. When 18-wheelers are not properly maintained, catastrophic wrecks can be the result.
