The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and various state agencies are responsible for regulating truck drivers in truck company activity. Here are some common causes of truck accidents are:
- Failing to abide by the hours of service requirements
- Operating while distracted by a phone or another device
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Operating while impaired by alcohol or drugs
- Purposely overloading the truck
- Failing to abide by traffic laws
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to the careless or negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company, the best truck accident attorney in Everett at Russell & Hill, PLLC is ready to step in and help you today.