Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck Accident Attorney Santa Rosa CA
Every year, about 130,000 people in the United States are injured in semi-truck accidents. Due to the size of these trucks, the types of injuries suffered by those involved in semi-truck accidents can be catastrophic, resulting in serious bodily injury or death. There may also be significant property damage to your vehicle.
If you’ve been injured in a semi-truck collision, you will want to speak with an experienced trucking accident attorney who can help you pursue your personal injury case. Contact truck accident attorney Johann Hall today to discuss your potential case. With his knowledge and experience handling commercial trucking accidents, attorney Johann Hall will strive to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
Federal Regulations for Truck Drivers
There are various federal regulations and laws in place for truck drivers to help protect everyone on the roadways. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration enforces these regulations. One regulation that is unique to commercial truck drivers is that the legal limit of blood alcohol content is just .04%, rather than the standard .08%. This means that there is a lower threshold to arrest a commercial truck driver for driving under the influence of alcohol than there would be for someone driving a standard size motor vehicle.
According to the Code of Federal Regulations, there are certain standards that must be met for truck drivers to be allowed to operate commercial trucking vehicles. Some of these standards include a minimum driving age of 21, the ability to speak English, and it is also required by law for a commercial driver to maintain a valid commercial driver’s license.
Additionally, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires that the driver of a commercial motor vehicle must ensure that certain parts of the vehicle, including parking hand brake, tires, windshield wipers, horn, wheels and rims, and emergency equipment, are in proper working order before the vehicle can be driven. There are also regulations that require transported cargo to be properly distributed and adequately secured. Drivers of commercial vehicles are also subject to maximum hours on the road depending on how much time they have had in between trips to sleep and rest, which they cannot exceed.
Multiple At-Fault Parties
It is possible that there may be two at-fault parties in your car accident. Your case may include the truck driver, but also the company that employs the driver of the truck. You will need to show negligence on the part of the truck driver, but you may also be able to prove the company employing the driver was also negligent. One potential claim could be for negligent hiring of the driver, for example.
There may also be a claim against the driver’s employer for failing to follow one or more of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s commercial driver regulations. For example, if the company employing the driver requires that their drivers take longer trips than they should be able to take due to their sleep and time-off schedule, the company itself could be vicariously liable for the driver’s negligence that led to your injuries because its employee requirement was contrary to federal law. Having multiple at-fault parties in your case can have a significant impact on your settlement, as companies may have higher insurance policy limits than the average motor vehicle driver.
How Much Money Will My Case Be Worth?
This question cannot be answered without knowing all of the specific facts of your individual case, along with the details of your injuries and medical treatment. Call truck accident attorney Johann Hall for a consultation to discuss the unique facts of your case and begin the legal process of getting compensation for your injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your past and future medical bills, lost time from work, and pain and suffering as a result of your injuries from the accident. If you are married, your spouse may also be entitled to a claim for loss of consortium.
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