A truck driver is expected to do a safety check every time he prepares for a day’s driving on our streets and highways. A truck driver’s log keeps track of the trucker’s activities, including driving, resting, weighing and maintenance. Among other things that a driver must check are the following:
- Brakes: Have they been maintained per manufacturer’s recommendations?
- Cargo: Is the load tied down properly to prevent cargo shift — and not over allowed weight? An overloaded truck has a longer stopping distance, and is more difficult to control.
- Tires: Are they properly inflated? Are treads completely intact?
Was inadequate or postponed maintenance a factor in the truck accident where you were injured? Our personal injury lawyers are well experienced at finding out such things — and using the information to our clients’ advantage.
Call 866-668-7179 or e-mail our law firm to discuss your injuries or a loved one’s wrongful death in a Connecticut truck accident. If you are unable to come to our New Haven office, we will come to your hospital room or home. We want to help you and your family through this.