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Did You Know?
Trucking Carriers And Drivers Are Required To Comply With The New Hours-Of-Service Rules.
Carriers and drivers were required to operate under the former rules through January 3, 2004. That allowed adequate time for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), regulated industry, and the enforcement community to be trained and make any systems changes required by the new rules. Compliance with the new rules was required starting January 4, 2004.
Truck accidents are common on Washington's hectic
streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as
a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in Washington
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes
798
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes
39
Percentage of Total Vehicles
4.9
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck
0.8
Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003,
in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately
3.2 million people were injured.
Washington Verdicts and Settlements
Judgement of $7,000,000 for Washington woman injured in car accident
(7/13/2001)
Governmental tort claim by 40-year-old Samia Ashraf who sustained brain damage and multiple fractures when her car was involved in an accident with a van when she pulled out of a Costco Wholesale parking lot in Seattle. She claimed that the City of S
Washington Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.
When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.
If you have been a victim of a
truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can
help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation
for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.
Common causes of Truck Accidents:
DUI / DWI
Driver Fatigue
Truck Overturns
Backing
Vehicle Collisions
Transporting Equipment with Trailers
Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
Loads That Shift Weight
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have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss
as a result of a truck accident in Washington. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review
and to fight for you in court.
Washington Audio & Video
Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003
In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck. Source: National Public Radio
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Definition:
Hazardous materials, as classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Transport of hazardous materials is strictly regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Yard Jockey
Definition:
Person who operates a yard tractor.
Semitrailer
Definition:
trailer supported at the rear by its own wheels and at the front by a fifth wheel mounted to a tractor or dolly.
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Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes
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