There are Over 550,000 Truck Accidents Every Year

Written by Adam Peck Category: Truck Accidents July 10th, 2013 2 min read

More than 550,000 semi-truck personal injury accidents happen in the United States each year. These catastrophic and serious personal injury accidents are more likely caused by the negligence of the truck driver.

Inappropriate Hiring And Training

Commercial trucking companies are responsible for the proper hiring and training of their drivers. Frequently, trucking companies play a role in truck accidents by allowing inexperienced drivers on the road or by placing drivers with a history of traffic violations or poor driving habits behind the wheel.

Distracted Or Impaired Drivers

Distracted driving is a serious problem among commercial truck drivers. Semi-truck drivers are under extreme pressure to meet deadlines, and they often operate their trucks while distracted by extreme sleep deprivation or cellphone use. Others are impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Inadequate Truck Maintenance

Federal and state regulations require commercial trucking companies to maintain their fleets in safe operating condition. Trucking companies often fail to perform mandatory maintenance and safety inspections, sending tractor-trailers with substandard tires, brakes, headlights or mechanical problems out onto the public roadways. This is a recipe for disaster.

How The Peck Law Group Can Help

A large percentage of truck accidents result in life-changing injuries to innocent victims, including traumatic brain injuries and even wrongful death. We are familiar with practices used by trucking companies to conceal violations of federal and state law, and we know how to uncover the truth. We enlist professional investigators and accident reconstructionists to gather all evidence that will help us build a compelling case on your behalf.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.