Rules of the Road
Maryland Trial Attorneys for Truck Accident Victims
Too many commercial truck drivers on the road today seem to forget or ignore the fact that not only do the normal rules of the road such as driving the speed limit or signaling a lane shift apply to them, but that special rules apply as well. Commercial insurers, on the other hand, do not forget. They know how often a broken rule here or there is responsible for a truck accident; they act quickly to reduce liability any way that they can.
Don't be taken advantage of; don't stand alone. If you or your family has been affected by a truck accident, call or contact us today.
Common Causes, Uncommon Representation
At Sussman & Simcox, our lawyers have worked for national insurance carriers and defended them against truck accident claims on numerous occasions. Today, they use that experience and knowledge to benefit truck accident victims in the Baltimore-D.C. corridor and throughout the surrounding areas of Maryland.
Some of the questions that need to be answered as part of a truck accident investigation may include:
- Who are the defendants?
- Was the vehicle properly maintained?
- Did the company investigate their operator's driving history before hiring him?
- Had the drivers taken their required sleep and rest breaks?
- Were alcohol and drug tests administered?
- Was the driver following too closely or too fast for conditions?
- Did the condition or design of the road itself play a role?
- Had the cargo been properly loaded and secured?
Each of our attorneys has been handling cases like these for nearly 25 years and has become well-acquainted with the government regulations and transportation rules for interstate commerce. Because of that and because each is also a bona fide litigator with a long history of courtroom results, our firm is often able to get clients the help they need sooner rather than later by convincing insurers that a fair and reasonable out-of-court settlement should be offered.
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Injured as the result of a tractor-trailer crash? Call or contact us online for a free consultation. We're flexible with appointment times and can travel to meet with you if necessary. We receive no fees unless we are able to obtain a verdict, award or settlement on your behalf.
