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Tractor trailer and Bus accidents present an interesting problem on America’s roadways. While they are a convenient way to transport goods and people across the continental United States, they are driven by individuals under constant pressure to meet deadlines. Additionally, semi trucks can weigh over twenty-five times as much as an average passenger vehicle when fully loaded. The pressure to meet strict guidelines coupled with the disproportionate weight ratio between passenger vehicles and semi trucks and bus accidents can create disastrous results.
Accidents involving Semi trucks and Buses are most often associated with driver fatigue. Even though trucking companies are required to follow State and Federal regulations, (e.g., drivers must maintain a drivers log and maintenance schedule) drivers sometimes push these limits to deliver their cargo on time. Additional regulations may be overlooked for the sake of deadlines, such as proper vehicle maintenance, which further increases the likelihood of an accident.
Trucking and Bus companies work hard to prove that they are not fault for traffic accidents and their insurance carriers work extra hard to deny claims that accidents victims rightfully deserve. For this reason, you need an experienced accident attorney who knows the rules and regulations relating to Semi trucks and Buses and is willing to fight these institutions to get you the compensation you are entitled to under the law. If an insurance company contacts you, politely decline to speak with them and tell them that they may communicate with you through your lawyer. Anything you tell an insurance company can and may be used against you in the future. Do not give a recorded statement. You are not required to do so.
When you are facing an uncertain future after an accident with a large commercial truck and/or bus, it is important to have an experienced accident lawyer on your side. William R. Rawlings & Associates will take immediate action as your attorney to help develop a solid case. The longer you wait, the more difficult it may be to obtain important, pertinent evidence and verifying the facts and obtaining key witness statements.
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