There can be many causes of semi-truck accidents. While some of them are attributable to driver actions behind the wheel, others can be chalked up to poor vehicle maintenance. And there are strict regulations in place to ensure that semi-trucks are properly repaired so that they remain safe on the road. If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident, then you need to find a way to assess the truck’s maintenance to determine if the trucker or the truck company has failed to adhere to applicable regulations. If they have, then you’ll be in a stronger position to impose liability and recover compensation.
What type of maintenance do semi-trucks require?
Federal regulations require semi-trucks to be subjected to systematic inspection and repair. Here are some of the requirements that you should look into to see if there’s been a violation that you can rely upon in your personal injury case:
- Truckers are required to conduct post-trip inspections on a daily basis to note any safety defects or deficiencies that should then be remedied before the truck is let back out on the road.
- A yearly inspection to be secured by the truck’s owner that analyzes every component of the truck.
- These inspections must be carried out by individuals who are qualified to assess certain parts of the vehicle, such as by those who meet brake inspector qualifications.
Keep in mind, too, that there are certain components of the truck that have to be inspected. If the trucker or their employer cuts corners, then safety issues could be missed that put you at risk.
Leave no stone unturned in your truck accident personal injury case
To build as holistic of a truck accident case as possible, you need to be detailed and thorough assessing the evidence in play. This will give you a better chance of winning your case, securing accountability and recovering the compensation you deserve. But it might take some legal legwork on your part, so now is the time to start thinking about the best way to build and present your personal injury case.