Faulty Truck Maintenance

Pursue Compensation with a San Jose Truck Accident Lawyer

18-wheelers and other large commercial trucks must be properly maintained to remain safe for travel on California roads. These vehicles are significantly larger and heavier than passenger cars, and even a minor mechanical failure can have devastating consequences. When trucking companies, drivers, maintenance providers, or other responsible parties fail to inspect, repair, or service a vehicle properly, the results can include serious personal injuries, catastrophic losses, and even wrongful death. If you or a loved one has been injured due to inadequate truck maintenance, an experienced San Jose truck accident attorney can help protect your rights and pursue the compensation you may be entitled to recover.

At Mitchell & Danoff Law Firm, Inc, our team of legal professionals has significant experience handling truck accident lawsuits for clients from throughout the region. We understand the complex issues that often arise in commercial trucking cases, including federal and state safety regulations, vehicle inspection requirements, maintenance records, and the roles of multiple potentially liable parties. Regardless of the type or severity of your truck wreck injury, we can help evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and guide you through the claims process with diligence and care.

Contact us to speak with an experienced San Jose truck accident lawyer.

Examples of Faulty Truck Maintenance

In handling a truck accident case, our attorneys conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the collision. Many times, faulty truck maintenance plays a significant role. Commercial trucks are subject to demanding schedules and long hours on the road, which can place extreme stress on brakes, tires, steering systems, lighting, and other critical components. When these systems are ignored or improperly serviced, a truck may become unsafe long before a crash occurs.

Truck accidents can result from many truck maintenance problems, including:

Faulty truck brakes
Steering malfunction
Tire blowouts
Inadequate lights and reflectors
Inadequate under-ride protection

Each of these failures can create dangerous conditions for motorists, passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. For example, defective brakes may prevent a truck driver from stopping in time to avoid a collision, while worn or underinflated tires may cause a sudden blowout and loss of control. Poor lighting or missing reflectors can make a truck difficult to see at night or in poor weather conditions. Inadequate under-ride protection may increase the risk of severe or fatal injuries when a smaller vehicle collides with the rear or side of a truck.

Our attorneys will investigate maintenance records and other evidence to determine the cause of the accident and to identify liable parties. This may include reviewing inspection reports, repair logs, driver records, company policies, black box data, witness statements, accident scene evidence, and expert analysis. Depending on the circumstances, liability may rest with the truck driver, trucking company, maintenance contractor, parts manufacturer, cargo company, or another negligent party.

Mitchell & Danoff Law Firm, Inc is here to serve you. In more than 30 years of representation, we have recovered millions of dollars for thousands of clients. We hold to the highest level of integrity and ethics and are committed to pursuing excellent results on your behalf. If you have been injured in a truck accident involving poor maintenance, prompt legal action can be important to preserve evidence and protect your claim.

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