Trucking Accidents – Driver Logs

Overview | Driver Fatigue | Improper Load | Driver Logs

18 Wheeler Driver's Logs Can Show, Fatigue, Lack of Maintenance and More. Lawyers - Attorneys Serving San Antonio, Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, and all of South Texas

The trucking industry is required to abide by certain safety regulations in order to better protect the other driver’s on the road. Due to the size difference between 18 wheelers and passenger vehicles, trucking companies and drivers must inspect, properly maintain and record load information and observe mandatory rest periods order to lessen the risk to other drivers. One such requirement is the driver’s log. The driver is required to keep a log of rest times and drive times and do a pre inspection of the rig before driving. This driver’s log is often a crucial piece of evidence in semi truck accidents.

A semi truck accident lawyer will be aware of legal issues surrounding the driver’s log as well as other important evidence in trucking accident cases. The driver’s log will contain vital information about repairs and maintenance as well as the driver’s schedule. The driver must perform a pre-inspection of the rig before driving. This includes looking at past records and making sure any repairs marked for completion were actually done. The driver is also required to check for any fresh oil or coolant leaks as well as any low hanging wires that may pose a threat. If you have been involved in an accident with a tractor trailer or semi truck, contact a Texas semi truck accident lawyer right away. If the pre-inspection of the truck was not performed properly, your injuries may have been prevented.

If you are loved one has suffered injuries or death from a trucking accident, call the lawyers at Rush & Gransee, L.C. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses. If the trucking company is shown to be negligent, you deserve fair compensation for their careless behavior. The lawyers at Rush & Gransee, L.C. help clients throughout Texas, including the cities of San Antonio, Brownsville, McAllen, Harlingen, Laredo, Austin, Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, the Rio Grande Valley, and Bexar County with trucking accident claims. The lawyers at Rush & Gransee, L.C. have successfully litigated many personal injury cases. With almost 40 years of legal experience, lawyers Robert Rush and Kurt Gransee are proven and successful Texas personal injury lawyers. Call our toll-free number, (888) 501-9299, to set up a free initial consultation, or fill out our online contact form on the right side of your screen.

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