Faulty Equipment and Improper Maintenance
Investigating Truck System Failures
Tractor-trailers and other commercial trucks contain an enormous amount of specially designed equipment that allows them to haul freight effectively and safely. When this equipment fails due to faulty maintenance and/or manufacture, serious accidents can result.
At Fischer, Goldasich & Aughtman LLC, in Birmingham, Alabama, our experienced personal injury and wrongful death lawyers carefully investigate each truck accident case we handle to determine whether faulty equipment and improper maintenance played a role. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.
Assessing Poorly Manufactured and Maintained Parts
Because trucks and other commercial vehicles carry large loads and spend a great deal of time on the road compared to other vehicles, they are particularly susceptible to parts failure. Tires with low air levels that blow out, brakes that give out and other faulty equipment can cause very serious accidents.
For that reason, federal and Alabama motor vehicle regulations require inspection of all systems before a truck goes on the road. Unfortunately, this task is often improperly marked off on driver logs as complete when not properly performed.
In addition to improperly maintained equipment, some equipment fails because it was faulty at the point of manufacture. Our attorneys fully investigate all aspects of truck accident cases and are experienced at bringing negligent maintenance and products liability lawsuits against truck drivers, trucking companies and truck manufacturers.
Stepping in When Equipment Causes Truck Driver Injuries
Faulty equipment is also a substantial factor in accidents in which truck drivers are injured or killed. Examples include but are not limited to the following:
- Fusing of links within the electrical systems that are meant to prevent fires
- Poor placement of gas tanks
- A lack of integrity in the roof of the cab
Our firm represents truck drivers and their families in personal injury and wrongful death accident lawsuits against trucking companies and truck manufacturers based on faulty equipment and improper maintenance. Contact us to learn more about your options after a faulty equipment accident.