Holding Trucking Companies Accountable for Breaking the Law
Federal and state laws control how truckers must act both on the loading dock and on the road. When truckers break these laws, they often cause serious injuries to others who share the road with them. At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, we hold trucking companies accountable for the harm they cause, sending a clear message that they are not above the law.
Our law firm represents people who have suffered a personal injury in truck accidents. We are well prepared to handle even the most serious cases, like those involving serious personal injury or wrongful death.
What Truckers Legally Cannot Do
The laws truckers must follow log books, and our attorneys have gained an in-depth knowledge of what truck drivers can and cannot do. If your semi-truck accident was caused by a trucker breaking state or federal laws, we will take action. Some of the things that truckers and the companies they work for cannot do are listed below:
- Drive while under the influence of mind-altering substances
- Alter log books
- Fail to take the proper amount of rest between shifts
- Drive for too long without a break
- Fail to follow speed limits, traffic signs and other rules of the load
- Fail to properly secure loads and heavy equipment
- Take hazardous chemicals into areas that are prohibited
You Only Have One Chance to Settle Your Case
You only have one chance to settle with a trucking company's insurance company. Once you settle your case, you will not have another chance later to claim that the amount was insufficient. For this reason, we counsel our clients to take the decision seriously. Our experience allows us to identify reasonable settlement offers, and we urge our clients to settle for nothing less.
Over the years, we have achieved a record of success for our clients, including jury verdicts and settlements in excess of a million dollars. We strive for continued success with every motor vehicle accident case we accept. If a trucking company's settlement offer is insufficient, we do not hesitate to take the case to trial.
Contact Us at 866-636-8367
For more information about your rights after a motor vehicle accident, contact the trial lawyers at Friedman, Domiano & Smith by calling us at 866-636-8367 or completing our online contact form. Initial consultations are free and confidential. Our main office is located in Cleveland. We also operate additional offices in Ohio.
