Maintaining Brake Safety in Semi Trucks
When brakes malfunction and a serious accident results, a variety of parties — either alone or in combination — may be responsible for the error. This includes the driver, the trucking company, the maintenance company and the brake manufacturer. For those who have been injured as a result of brake failure, it is important for an attorney to determine who was at fault and who should be held liable for providing compensation.
Since 1951, Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend has been pursuing justice for and protecting the rights of clients injured in trucking accidents caused by brake maintenance failure. We understand how to investigate accident cases and look at all possible causes of those accidents. Our firm has the resources and experience to build strong cases that uphold our clients' rights to compensation.
For a free consultation with a truck accident injury attorney, call 713-222-7211 (toll free 800-870-9584) or contact our firm online.
Brake Maintenance Can Prevent Accidents
The federal government has strict regulations on the braking systems of semi trucks and other commercial vehicles. Trucks must be able to develop a certain braking force (based on a percentage of the truck's weight), decelerate at a rate specific to its size and meet automatic brake adjustment system requirements.
If brakes do not meet these standards due to poor manufacturing or poor design, an accident victim may have a claim against the manufacturer. If trucking companies or drivers did not properly inspect and/or maintain brakes, they, too, may be held liable for damage caused in truck accidents.
Contact an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love has been involved in a truck accident caused by defective or poorly maintained brakes, talk with a Houston accident attorney. For a free initial consultation with a Houston, Texas, truck accident lawyer at Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend, call 713-222-7211 (toll free 800-870-9584) or contact us online.
