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Company Liability in Trucking Accidents — Iowa Wrongful Death Lawyer
Trucking accidents in Iowa can be handled by our skilled wrongful death lawyer at Haas Law Offices, P.C. Tragic accidents involving large trucks may be due to negligence on the part of the driver, or on the part of the company managing the vehicle. The trucking industry is expected to follow strict laws concerning the safe operation of commercial vehicles. When these laws are broken and an accident occurs which causes serious personal injury or wrongful death, the trucking company may be held liable for the resulting financial damages.
Trucking Companies and Insurance Agencies
Safety and Liability
Companies who manage large commercial trucks – vehicles weighing and/or carrying more than 10,000 pounds – are responsible for a number of safety issues covering their operation. Driver hiring and training requirements stipulate that commercial vehicle operators must meet specific training and experience mandates, including the maintaining of a Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) license. Also, companies are charged with the proper maintenance and upkeep of safety systems on the trucks they operate, including truck braking mechanisms, warning lights, tires, and other parts.
In some cases, trucking accidents are caused by a company's non-compliance with mandatory federal laws regarding hours of service requirements. Guidelines from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration specify the number of acceptable hours a driver can work in a given day. Trucking companies cannot allow a driver to go over these hours, and they can be held liable for damages if a driver's fatigue has led to an accident.
Trucking Companies and Insurance Agencies
After more than two decades of working with victims of trucking accidents, our Iowa wrongful death lawyer is familiar with the many ways trucking companies will try to limit their liability after an accident involving one of their vehicles. Two of the most common tactics are sending their own investigative teams to the accident scene to talk to witnesses and reconstruct what happened, and having their insurance representatives try to negotiate low settlements with victims. Trucking companies and their insurance agencies are looking out for their own best interests, making it essential that victims seek qualified legal representation as soon as possible. The trucking accidents attorney at our Iowa firm can handle many aspects of the opposing party's insurance company and make sure victims are not railroaded into an unfair settlement or a denied claim.
Contact Our Iowa Wrongful Death Lawyer
Trucking accidents is a special area of practice for our Iowa wrongful death lawyer. Fredd J. Haas has decades of experience in the law, and has the skill and knowledge necessary to ensure that trucking companies take financial responsibility if their negligence contributed to an accident. Mr. Haas can pursue compensation for victims of truck accidents in areas such as medical expenses, mental anguish, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and loss of companionship. Contact Haas Law Offices, P.C. today for an appointment and we will review your case.