Brake Failure Causes Injury Truck Accident
A number of truck accidents in Washington State and elsewhere in the nation occur because of the lack of vehicle maintenance on the part of the trucking company. The most common type of mechanical malfunction that occurs in big rig accidents is brake failure. This can occur either as a result of poor vehicle maintenance or as a result of overloading the truck. Both of these circumstances may amount to negligence on the part of the truck driver and the trucking company.
According to a recent news report, two men have suffered injuries after a flatbed truck crashed into a bus stop. The truck’s brakes failed and it hit the corner of the bus stop where the two men were standing, shattered a trash can and came to rest against a sandwich shop. Both men sustained serious injuries, but they were not life-threatening, officials said.
These types of truck accidents do have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries or death. When a large big rig weighing 80,000 pounds or more goes out of control, it can result in a deadly accident. If a truck accident is caused by brake failure that was the result of poor vehicle maintenance or overloading, the trucking firm can be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. Victims may seek compensation to cover medical expenses, lost earnings and other related damages. Those who have lost loved ones in such tragic truck accidents may also file wrongful death claims against the negligent trucking firm.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, please contact the experienced Seattle personal injury attorneys with The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE comprehensive and confidential consultation and case evaluation. We can also send you our FREE informational brochure about Washington truck accident cases with educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Please contact Kirk Bernard and his dedicated legal team today.
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