Trucking Company Negligence
A semi-truck and its trailer can weigh from 12,000 pounds to 80,000 pounds. To put this in perspective, this is about 40 times the weight of an average passenger car. This greater mass combined with high speeds can make trucks a major hazard on the road if they are not handled properly. In an accident between an 18-wheeler and a car, the car will almost surely bear most of the damage, putting everyone inside at risk of serious injury or even death.
Sadly, sometimes trucking accidents occur because of a truck company’s negligence, such as failing to maintain the vehicles properly or hiring incompetent truck drivers. If you have suffered in a car accident as a result of this terrible act of negligence, contact a knowledgeable Wausau truck accident attorney from Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. today at 800-242-2874.
Types of Company Negligence
Like all businesses, trucking companies have a responsibility to train their employees properly to perform the work they are expected to do. They are also required to regulate how often a trucker drives and to not allow him or her to go over the mandated driving hour limits. When an employer fails to meet these standards, the truck company can be held liable for any accidents that result.
Some common types of trucking company negligence include:
- Failure to train truck drivers
- Overworking drivers
- Failure to properly maintain trucks
- Failure to check that trucks are loaded properly
- Hiring unqualified or dangerous drivers
Any of these hazards can lead to unsafe truck driving that may cause a serious accident, injuring unsuspecting drivers and their passengers.
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If you are injured in a truck accident, you may be eligible to pursue financial compensation to cover your medical bills, lost income from time off of work, future financial losses, and pain and suffering. To speak with an experienced Wausau truck accident lawyer about your situation, contact Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. today by calling 800-242-2874.
