Kansas Trucking Accident Lawyers
Tractor-Trailers
According to one authoritative source, every year, nearly a half million large trucks (tractor trailers or "semis") are involved in traffic accidents in the United States. Sadly, approximately ten percent of these accidents involving semi tractor trailer trucks result in fatalities. Some statistics indicate that one out of every eight traffic fatalities is caused by a collision with a large truck. Not surprisingly, most of the deaths and injuries involve the passengers of the vehicles struck by tractor trailers.
Although the federal government requires comprehensive training and licensure for truck drivers, as well as limited drug and alcohol testing, some authorities question the effectiveness of these regulations.
And despite the fact that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has enacted strict regulations on truck driver work hours, these regulations are not always followed and are difficult to enforce. Under excessive pressure to deliver their loads, tractor-trailer drivers sometimes continue driving long after fatigued. In a recent survey, <i>20 percent of long-haul truck drivers admitted to falling asleep at the wheel within the past month of driving.</i>
Consult the resources on this website for orientation to the issues at hand, or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to Kansas trucking accident issues. And contact our Kansas truck accident lawyers today to discuss your legal concerns if you or a loved one was injured in a tractor trailer or semi truck accident. Our professional and courteous attorneys can consult with you to determine if you have a truck accident case. In many cases we offer a free initial consultation. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
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