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The good news is that according to statistics from the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA), fatal crashes involving large trucks decreased by 5 percent in 2013.  The bad news is that there were still 3,744 deaths that occurred as a result of such accidents during that year in the U.S.  In addition there was a 21 percent increase in injury crashes with large trucks in 2013 totaling 88,000 incidents.     

To try and lessen these often horrific accidents, the FMCSA, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, imposes regulations on large trucks and busses that are aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities.  Regulations include requiring all drivers to maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) and regulating the hours drivers can be behind the wheel.  They also impose rules for transporting hazardous material, weight limits on loads, and regulation on how cargo is loaded.  Furthermore, FMCSA has strict regulations regarding maintenance and inspection standards for vehicles.

If you or your family has been injured or killed in an accident that involved a large truck, the attorneys at Schiff & Associates are not only well-versed in FMCSA’s regulations but are experienced in handling these types of cases.  Our team knows how to do a thorough investigation of the accident and understands how to determine if there were any violations of the rules.  If we establish negligence, we then use this information to help us secure a fair settlement for our clients. 

By knowing the law, thoroughly preparing a case, and having extensive experience dealing with insurance companies, Schiff & Associates has become a respected name with a winning tradition.  We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our team and our legal services as well as to set up a free consultation to meet with an attorney who has a background in truck accident cases.  

The experienced team of Schiff & Associates has offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today to learn how Columbus, Ohio’s leading personal injury attorneyscan help.

Source: fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/data-and-statistics/large-truck-and-bus-crash-facts-2014