Houston Texas Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Attorney | United States Trucking Regulation Lawyer

State and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Important in Truck Accident Cases

Violations of trucking regulations are present in almost every truck accident case. The federal and state governments have enacted safety regulations that govern almost all activities of truck drivers and trucking companies. When truckers and companies violate these safety rules, serious accidents and injuries often result.

In any trucking accident case, it is important to work with a lawyer who understands trucking regulations, knows how uncover violations and will prosecute those who violate them to the fullest extent of the law. Over the past 25 years, the lawyers of The O'Quinn Law Firm have repeatedly proven their ability and skill in trucking accident litigation.

What is Covered under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Trucking regulations are governed by statute and vary by state, but all truck drivers and trucking companies must follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). These federal trucking regulations set forth basic standards for maintenance, driving hours, drug and alcohol testing and many other requirements truckers and trucking companies must obey.

When truck drivers and trucking companies violate these safety standards, they increase the likelihood of an accident. Our attorneys will help you hold drivers and companies liable for their willful violations that caused your accident.

There are a few main regulations that often come into play in trucking accident cases:

Use of Controlled Substances: It is especially important for a person operating a large and potentially dangerous truck to remain free of controlled substances. However, it is all too common for negligent drivers to take illegal medication to help them drive more hours than they should.

Fatigue/Hours of Service: Fatigue is a serious issue for truck drivers. Because a fatigued driver is much more likely to cause an accident, regulations state that drivers must get proper rest. Trucking companies can be at fault for putting drivers on schedules that force them to drive when fatigued.

Repair and Maintenance/Inspections: When negligent companies do not keep trucks properly maintained, failures can occur on the road - brakes can fail, tires can blow out, etc. Regulations specify the repair and maintenance schedules that trucks must undergo. Failure to follow these regulations can endanger everyone else on the road.

Text of the Federal Trucking Regulations

We have provided further information about Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). Follow the links below for information about an important section of the Federal Code of Regulations, Title 49-Transportation. The following pages were written by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the Department Of Transportation.

Of course, after a crash, truckers and trucking companies are not going to admit to any violations or to making any mistakes. It is vital to have an attorney who can properly investigate a truck crash site, find the necessary documents and gather the evidence proving that violations have occurred.

Contact Us

The attorneys of The O'Quinn Law Firm have consistently proven their ability to build strong cases on behalf of people injured in truck accidents. If you believe your truck accident was caused by a violation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations or other safety standards, contact us to set up a free initial consultation.

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