Last updated on October 22, 2024
When accidents involving large vehicles like semi trucks occur due to negligence on the part of the trucking company, victims deserve justice. Trucking companies must maintain high safety standards, but their negligence can have devastating consequences when they fail to meet these requirements. Working with a trucking company negligence lawyer can help uncover the specific causes of the accident, hold negligent parties accountable and secure compensation for injuries.
With over 40 years of experience handling personal injury cases like 18-wheeler truck accidents in Renton, Seattle and Tacoma, Pendergast Law fully understands your concerns. Our Washington attorneys are committed to helping you heal while you recover. For example, we recovered $390,000 for a truck accident in Skykomish and $230,000 for lacerations and broken ribs sustained when a truck overturned as a result of an improperly secured load in Sumas.
Common Causes Of Trucking Company Negligence
Trucking companies can be negligent in several ways, leading to serious accidents. For example:
- Failing to perform proper driver background checks: Trucking companies are responsible for having their drivers qualified and have clean records, but some may skip this step to cut costs.
- Driver drug test failure: If a company fails to ensure its drivers are sober and safe to operate large vehicles, they put everyone on the road at risk.
- Failing to maintain logbooks and monitor for hours of service violations: This can lead to exhausted drivers behind the wheel of 18-wheelers, increasing the chances of an accident.
Negligence in maintaining semi trucks and 18-wheelers can result in catastrophic accidents. If a trucking company does not conduct routine maintenance checks, defective parts such as brakes or tires can fail, leading to loss of vehicle control.
Companies must also ensure DOT compliance, especially regarding cargo securement and the transport of hazardous materials, as improperly loaded cargo or unmaintained vehicles can lead to deadly incidents.
Do Not Let Negligent Trucking Companies Get Away
At Pendergast Law, we can help ensure trucking companies are held responsible for any negligence in safety regulations in Renton, Seattle and Tacoma.
Call 888-539-9211 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation today. Se habla Español.