Lawyers may advertise their services, but strict ethical rules regulate how they market and solicit clients. In truck accident law, these rules protect the public from misleading or aggressive practices while preserving professional integrity.
Distracted driving is a growing concern across all motor vehicle accidents, but the consequences are especially severe when a distracted driver is operating an 80,000-pound commercial truck.
Proper maintenance and regular inspections are critical to ensuring that commercial trucks operate safely on U.S. highways. Federal and state regulations impose strict obligations on carriers and drivers to keep vehicles roadworthy.
Driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of truck accidents in the United States. To address this, the FMCSA enforces strict Hours of Service (HOS) regulations that dictate how long truck drivers can be on the road before resting.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the central authority for trucking regulation in the United States. Its rules are designed to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large commercial vehicles.