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Defective Truck Lawsuit Attorneys

An estimated 5,000 people die and 130,000 people are injured in commercial truck accidents in the United States every year. Because commercial trucks are so much bigger than passenger cars, collisions involving tractor-trailers, big rigs and 18-wheelers are much more likely to result in serious injury or death than collisions involving only passenger vehicles. If a defective part in a truck causes an accident, the manufacturer of the part may be held liable. If the trucking company was aware that the part was defective or dangerous and did nothing to repair or replace the defective part, the trucking company can also be held liable.

Types of Defective Trucking Parts

If any component of a large truck fails and causes an accident resulting in serious injury or the wrongful death of a loved one, you may obtain compensation for your injuries or loss in a product liability suit. Estey & Bomberger has successfully handled truck accident claims resulting from many different types of defective parts:

  1. Truck tire defects
  2. Truck brake defects and air brake failure
  3. Cab-trailer coupling system defects
  4. Load strap defects
  5. Underride bar defects
  6. Lock defects
  7. Design defects
  8. Manufacturing defects.

Brake Failure and Defective Brakes

The single greatest factor contributing to commercial truck accidents is brake failure. Although complete brake failure is rare, brake deficiency is surprisingly common.  A study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) found that nearly 30 percent of truck accidents involved a brake problem, including worn out brake components, brakes out of adjustment, or improper brake pressure balance. Many of these problems are caused by lack of maintenance on the part of the truck owner.  If the driver fails to perform a mandatory pre-trip inspection, the driver may also be at fault for a crash caused by brake failure.

What Caused Your Truck Accident?

Determining the cause of an accident is an essential first step in obtaining damages for a product liability claim. At Estey & Bomberger, our attorneys will conduct an exhaustive, independent investigation to determine the cause of any truck accident case we handle. Our lawyers are familiar with the many legal issues unique to truck accidents, including trucking company insurance, licensing, mandatory inspections required by the FMCSA. We will look at the safety history of the trucking company, the company's government safety rating, and whether any of the parts in the truck have been previously recalled for safety issues.

Defective Truck Lawsuit Lawyers

Truck accidents are complex cases. If you've been injured in an accident, or a family member died in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the trucking company, the driver of the truck, the manufacturer of the truck parts, and the companies and technicians that maintain the truck. Before you make a statement to an insurance claims representative or accept a settlement for your case, get the legal help you deserve by calling an experienced defective truck accident lawyer at Estey & Bomberger, LLP for a free consultation. Our attorneys are available to discuss your case and answer your questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.