Truck Driver Regulations and Truck Accidents

There are many regulations from The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that apply specifically to commercial drivers who are driving across the country. One of these regulations that is a current “hot topic” across the country are drivers who can’t proficiently speak English.

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Extreme Weather Trucking Regulations

The Federal Trucking Industry is regulated by what’s called The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA has a set of regulations that govern motor vehicle drivers and the carriers that employ them. Those are called the FMCSR – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

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I’ve been in an accident, what should I do?

Here at Willis, Willis & Rizzi we meet with many clients who haven’t followed the necessary steps one should take after having been in an accident. These steps involve:
• Call 911
• Get checked out by EMS
• Go to the emergency room if you feel you have any injuries
• File a police report
• Document your accident, take your own photos and videos of the vehicles, the scene and the people involved
• Notify your insurance company
• Contact a personal injury attorney who can help you with your case.

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Truck Underride Injuries

Today’s modern cars are designed to have impact zones with other cars; they match up bumper to bumper which triggers safety features such as air bags which help protect the driver and passengers. Automobiles are not designed to run into something that’s sitting high off the ground, like the back of a semi-truck trailer – doing so can sometimes bypass a vehicles safety system. The underride bar is designed to prevent this from happening.

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Motorcycle Accident Attorneys

Personal injury claims from accidents involving motorcycles are handled differently from accident claims involving car accidents and it takes a skillful, experienced attorney to help you navigate the process.

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