Truck Safety Standards

Knowledgeable Truck Accident Lawyers

A successful truck accident claim begins with an attorney who understands the trucking industry, truck safety standards and truck accident litigation.

The attorneys of the Foshee & Yaffe have successfully resolved truck accident claims for people in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Sayre and throughout the state since 1977. In addition to our decades of experience, our lawyers have participated in legal training specifically focused on truck accident litigation.

How Truck Accidents Are Different

The legal implications of truck accidents are different from car accidents. Semi trucks, buses and other large commercial trucks must comply with state and federal truck safety standards. Failure to comply with these regulations can be used to prove negligence in a truck accident claim.

We represented a family who suffered serious injuries as a result of a trucking company’s negligent hiring, improper training and failure to follow its own safety guidelines. We were able to show the trucking company knew or should have know about the danger the truck driver posed on the road and recovered a large, confidential settlement just prior to trial.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates issues such as:

Hours of service — how long a truck driver can remain behind the wheel without taking a rest break
Commercial driver’s license standards
Transportation of hazardous materials
Alcohol and drug testing
Inspection, repair and maintenance
Vehicle safety equipment

We Don’t Leave Money on the Table

Lawyers who are not familiar with these truck safety standards can overlook opportunities to maximize financial compensation for their clients. In short, treating a truck accident like a car accident can leave money on the table — money that could have, and should have gone to the client.

Our law firm may use accident reconstruction experts and engineers to determine whether a truck was in compliance with state and FMCSA truck regulations. Armed with this information, our attorneys will pursue fair compensation for the full amount of our client’s damages.

Contact Foshee & Yaffe

To arrange a free consultation with an attorney who has experienced with truck safety standards and truck accident claims, please contact Foshee & Yaffe, by e-mail or call 405-264-5777.