Improper Maintenance

Accidents Due to Improper Truck Maintenance

Commercial trucks are under enormous stress from being on the road almost constantly. They travel long distances at high speeds day after day.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires that these complex machines receive regular maintenance in order to remain safe. Yet, truck owners and trucking companies often delay or disregard needed truck maintenance in order to cut costs. Improper truck maintenance is a type of negligence that can cause serious injury and wrongful death.

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Was improper maintenance the cause of a truck accident that injured you or a family member? Contact a truck accident attorney at Sweeney Julian, P.C. today to discuss your case. We offer a free initial consultation and case evaluation. If we believe we can be of assistance to you we will represent you on a contingent fee basis. That means you will pay no attorney fees unless we win your case.

The FMCSA has numerous and specific truck maintenance standards for all truck parts and components, including:

• Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Electrical Wiring
• Brakes
• Glazing and Window Construction
• Fuel Systems
• Coupling Devices and Towing Methods
• Emergency Equipment
• Protection against Shifting and Falling Cargo
• Frames, Cab and Body Components, Wheels, Steering, and Suspension Systems
• Tires

An improperly maintained truck is an accident waiting to happen. If you have been injured in a truck accident due to improper maintenance, please contact an attorney at Sweeney Julian, P.C. in South Bend, Indiana, today.

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