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Tractor Trailer Accidents

The size and weight of tractor trailers, also referred to as semis and 18-wheelers is massive compared to average vehicles, such as cars and SUVs. These large vehicles may weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, and when involved in a collision with smaller vehicles the impact can be devastating. It is not surprising that statistics reveal there are 5,000 fatalities a year as a result of trucking accidents.

The overall estimated 500,000 accidents per year involving trucks have made trucking a heavily regulated industry, with safety regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to restrict and monitor vehicle weight and size, cargo type and quantity, maintenance and repair as well as driver qualifications. In addition to the federal government, state governments have also established state motor and vehicle departments that gear their activities toward preventing collisions, vehicle injuries, and deaths by issuing special driving manuals for commercial drivers of big rigs and other large vehicles.

Our attorneys at Norrid & Robertson are well known for their experience in litigating tractor trailer accidents. A thorough understanding of trucking rules and regulations combined with the advice and knowledge of teams of experts, such as accident recontstructionists, engineers, road safety professionals, and experienced traffic accident investigators provide us with the ability to effectively prepare and present cases.

Due to the frequency of truck accidents, transportation companies often have their own teams of experts available to send to the scene of an accident in anticipation of possible litigation. Hiring an attorney at the outset of a tractor trailer accident provides clients with a definite advantage in combating legal professionals hired by the trucking industry.

Through our careful scrutiny and aggressive litigation skills, clients trust that their case is in good hands, and we strive to see they are justly compensated. When suffering from the effects of a tractor trailer accident, there is no substitute for the expertise of proven attorneys to protect your rights.

Please contact our law firm at 417-865-2828 today to arrange a free consultation to discuss your case.