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A truck driving down a hill slope couldn't brake in time and ended up crashing and killing my son in his vehicle. What can I do?
My son was recently killed while traveling on a highway with a steep downgrade when a semi-truck was unable to stop and ran over his vehicle. Who is responsible for maintaining the braking system of these big rigs?
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The failure to maintain the brake systems on commercial trucks is one of the most common violations of trucking regulations. A fast-moving tractor-trailer can take the length of a football field to stop. Most brake failures can be prevented by proper maintenance and pre-trip check-ups. However, trucking companies often don’t adhere to the strict maintenance guidelines. When brake failure is the cause of an accident, the trucking company will almost always send its own expert to the crash scene in an effort to minimize its potential liability.
An experienced semi-truck accident lawyer can help you obtain the compensation you are entitled to under the law. A detailed investigation by a skilled and experienced truck crash attorney is necessary to determine if brake failure caused the accident. Proving liability is the first step in bringing a successful lawsuit.
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Posted by Linda Adams on 04 Feb 2010