Texas Trucking Company Negligence Attorney

Truck accidents can be catastrophic and often lead to death or life-altering injuries. There are numerous causes of truck accidents and therefore potentially multiple liable parties. If you have been injured in a truck accident, you need the help of an experienced Dallas truck accident attorney. The Dallas truck accident attorneys at Bush & Bush Law Group have extensive experience successfully representing truck accident victims. We know how to properly investigate an accident, determine its causes, and identify all responsible parties. Schedule a free consultation by calling us at (469) 977-7777 or visiting our contact page today.

Negligent Vehicle Maintenance

While a truck driver is often at least partially at fault in a truck accident, other parties may also be responsible. For example, the trucking company could be liable for injuries caused by a truck accident. Trucking companies must have a regular truck maintenance program to keep its equipment in good condition. Additionally, the trucking company must ensure that their drivers conduct a pre-trip and post-trip inspection every time the truck goes on the road.

Trucking companies owe a duty of care to ensure their trucks are well-maintained and safe to operate on the roads. They are also responsible for hiring safe drivers and properly monitoring them after they are hired. The trucking industry is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These regulations help prevent many truck accidents and injuries.

If a trucking company fails to abide by these regulations and that failure causes an accident, the company can be held responsible for its negligence and the resulting damages.

Types of Truck Maintenance Logs

Vehicle maintenance logs help trucking companies keep track of the repairs and preventive maintenance plans for their trucks. It helps track and document all of the maintenance activities performed on a particular truck. There are three main types of vehicle maintenance logs that can be used by trucking companies:

1. A Basic Maintenance Log is a general preventive maintenance checklist that documents routine tasks like tire rotations, oil changes, and fluid level checks, including the service date, and mileage, and identifies any parts replaced.
2. A Repair Log tracks repairs made on the truck and provides specific details about the date of repair, mileage at the time of repair, replaced parts, and costs.
3. A Fuel Efficiency Log documents gas mileage over the life of the vehicle and can be used to spot problems that might impact fuel efficiency.

Keeping these maintenance logs can help trucking companies ensure their trucks are safe and reliable and help to spot issues before they become major safety problems. Your Dallas truck accident negligent maintenance attorney will be able to determine whether a trucking company has been negligent in its maintenance routines and whether that negligence contributed to the cause of your accident.

Common Negligent Maintenance Problems

Big trucks require a higher level of maintenance than passenger cars because they are much more complex vehicles. Some of the most common maintenance issues with big trucks include:

• Tire problems – defects and normal wear
• Brake problems
• Steering problems
• Oil issues
• Broken glass, windows, or mirrors
• Windshield wiper problems

If a trucking company fails to address required issues such as these, it can place its drivers and other motorists in danger. When that happens they may be liable and have to pay for the damages caused. Regular maintenance and pre-trip and post-trip inspections help prevent these types of problems and accidents that could happen because of them.

Contact an Experienced Trucking Company Negligence Attorney Today

If you have been injured in a truck accident, you need the advice and representation of an experienced Dallas truck accident attorney. At Bush & Bush Law Group, we have extensive experience successfully representing truck accident victims in Dallas. We want to help you too.

We will carefully investigate your accident and determine its cause and all potentially liable parties. If the trucking company’s negligence is a contributing factor, we will hold them accountable. Schedule a free consultation today with our Dallas personal injury lawyer by calling (469) 977-7777 or go to our contact page.