You have been on the Interstate when truck drivers swerve, speed
and drive like they own the road. Strict laws are in place to protect
motorists from the lethal nature of big rigs.
Not all truck drivers are reckless, but some do not keep accurate
logs
and drive hours without sleep. In rare cases, drivers take
illegal stimulants to stay awake. Impaired drivers will often
crash and sometimes bring injury or death to innocent families.
Drivers
may be sober, rested and alert, but may have unsafe
and dangerous equipment.
Also, improperly secured cargo can be
dislodged causing serious
injury to motorists.
Generally, if you have been injured by a tractor-trailer,
you will likely
be confronting a big business with experienced
lawyers seeking to
secure an advantage for the trucking company.
This is true no matter what settlement has been offered by
individuals who may appear to be serving your interests. Representatives
of the trucking company are trained to make you feel like they
will solve all
your problems. Beware, this is the reason you
need your own lawyer.
Don’t rely on appearances no matter
what settlement is offered and
see a lawyer before you agree
to anything. |
