Eighteen-wheelers and other commercial trucks require routine maintenance checks to ensure they are safe for the roads. Breakdowns need to be fixed or the truck should not be on the road. All too often, negligence on the part of truck drivers and trucking companies prevents these common-sense measures from happening, putting innocent lives at risk.
Speak to a Truck Accident Attorney in Santa Rosa
At Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran, our attorneys have significant experience handling truck accident cases for clients in Santa Rosa, San Francisco and the surrounding areas of Northern California. We are dedicated to helping you obtain compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and other losses.
Contact us today so speak with an experienced Santa Rosa truck accident lawyer. Call 707-623-1184 or e-mail the law offices of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran for your free case evaluation.
Inadaquete Truck Maintenance Accidents
Eighteen-wheelers and other large trucks can carry up to 80,000 pounds of load and travel at high speeds. For the safety of everyone on the roads, it is crucial that these trucks are routinely maintained and inspected for defects. When truck drivers and trucking companies fail to meet this obligation, they are in violation of federal trucking laws.
Inadequate truck maintenance can result in:
- Faulty brakes
- Defective steering
- Tire blowouts
- Inadequate underride protection
- Inadequate lights and reflectors
The trucking company will likely mount an aggressive defense, using experts to claim the truck was in good working order. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling truck accident cases. We consult with experts in truck maintenance, accident reconstruction and other fields who help us prepare successful cases for our clients. We will use our significant skill and resources to counter the claims of the trucking company and pursue compensation for your losses.
Contact Us
If you or someone close to you has been injured in a truck collision, we are here to help you pursue justice and compensation. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable Santa Rosa truck accident lawyer. Call 707-623-1184 or e-mail the law offices of Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran for your free case evaluation.
