Truck Accidents

At G. Helena Philips Law Group, we also understand the unique aspects of commercial truck and bus accident cases. These vehicles take longer to stop than their passenger vehicle counterparts. That means drivers of the vehicles must drive slower and stay farther behind to avoid a rear-end collision. Careless truck or bus drivers may fail to check for blindspots before changing lanes. The owners and operators of tractor trailers, commercial trucks and buses must follow regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. You need an attorney who can understand and find violations such as: • Inadequate or improper securing of loads or equipment • Non-placement or incorrect placement of warning flags, signs and lights • Not inspecting the vehicle before driving • Defective tires, brakes or other safety devices • Driving excessive hours, resulting in driver fatigue The companies hiring the drivers may be liable to you for negligent hiring, negligent training or negligent supervision. To that end, we examine driving histories and criminal records for convictions such as impaired driving, speeding and reckless driving.