Georgia Trucking Lawyer and 18 Wheeler Accidents

During 2006 in the U.S., 4,995 people died in accidents involving large trucks. Another 106,000 people were injured in truck wrecks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Many of those accidents could have been prevented had the trucks and truckers involved been in compliance with federal trucking regulations.

In order to reduce truck-related crashes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration establishes and enforces federal trucking regulations involving:

* Testing for alcohol, drugs and controlled substances
* Commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements
* Insurance requirements
* Qualification of drivers
* Parts and accessories needed for safe operation
* Hours of service
* Inspection, repair and maintenance
* Transportation of hazardous materials

We keep all state and federal trucking regulations in mind as we review and investigate your case.