How Are These Regulations Important to Your Case?
To be entitled to compensation, you are required to prove negligence on the part of the truck driver or trucking company. Violations of the FMCSA can be used to demonstrate fault.
How Are Violations of FMCSA Proven?
An experienced Truck Accident Lawyer is familiar with the regulations that apply to holders of CDLs and the owners of commercial vehicles. This understanding allows them to properly review the evidence such as maintenance records, driver logs, employment records, etc. to be sure that all applicable regulations were followed and, if not, that the proper parties are held responsible for their breach of the regulations.
Why Do You Need an Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer?
An experienced attorney can take steps to ensure all applicable records are secured and not destroyed or altered. This may be done by written agreement with representatives of the truck driver, the trucking company, or their insurers, or by filing for an immediate protective order to protect all applicable records. They may also seek a court order strictly limiting access or movement of the vehicle until it can be inspected by the attorney or by experts hired by the attorney. Experts may also be retained to review and interpret these records.
If you’ve been involved in a truck accident, the lawyers of VanDerGinst Law can help you get the compensation to which you are entitled. Contact us today at 800-797-5391 for a FREE consultation. There is never a fee on your case unless we win.