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Truck Accidents / Commercial Vehicle Injury

I. General Information about Accidents Involving
    Tractor Trailers

II. Common Causes

III. Truck Safety
   A. Inspection of Equipment

IV. Driver Training and Requirements

V. Driver Obligation
   A. Maintenance and Inspection of Vehicle
   B. Safe Loading
   C. Driver Fatigue
   D. Drugs and Alcohol

VI. Carrier Responsibility

VII. Unsafe Acts by Passenger Vehicle Drivers

VIII. Steps to Take if You Are Involved in an Accident

IX. Conclusion

X. Frequently Asked Questions

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The trucking accidents claims and settlement attorneys at the Slater & Norris P. L. C. are dedicated to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Adel, Marshalltown, Pella, Decorah, Knoxville, Winterset, Eldora, Johnston, Ankeny, and Burlington , and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, Dallas, Marshall, Winneshiek, Marion, Madison, Hardin and Des Moines counties.

If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation contact an Iowa trucking accident attorney, representing clients in Iowa City, Iowa at Slater & Norris P. L. C. Give us a call at (515) 221-0918 or email us at Info@snglaw.com .



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Trucking Accidents / Commercial Vehicle Injury Frequently Asked Questions

Trucking Accidents / Commecial Vehicle Injury Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the common causes of truck accidents?

Q: How do I deal with trucking companies or their insurance carriers after a truck accident?

Q: Are trucking companies regulated by the Federal Government?

Q: Who can sue in a truck accident injury or death case?

Q: Who can be sued in a truck accident case?

Q: Is investigation important in a truck accident?

Q: How soon must I bring an injury or death case based on a truck accident?

Q: Do I need an attorney to litigate my truck accident case?

Q: What hard copy of evidence is there to find fault with a truck driver?

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Q: What are the common causes of truck accidents?

A: In a truck accident, there may be a multitude of reasons that the truck accident occurred.

Some of the more common causes of trucking accidents include:

Lack of training on the part of the truck driver
Overloaded trucks
Oversized trucks
Poorly maintained brakes on the truck
Driving in conditions of poor visibility
Truck driver inexperience
Speeding
Fatigued driver
Aggressive driving behavior
Truck driver under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
Driving the truck in bad weather conditions
Dangerous or reckless driving
Unsafe safety systems, reflectors, lights and other warning devices

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