North Carolina Trucking Accident Attorney
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an administrative unit within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). FMCSA oversees and promotes many safety measures in the trucking industry. Despite efforts by the federal government to protect occupants of passenger vehicles from dangerous trucks, people are injured and killed at alarming rates. Clarke Phifer Vaughn Brenner & McNeill offers experienced representation to people who have been injured in 18 wheeler collisions.
If you or someone you care about has been injured in a semi tractor trailer accident, contact a lawyer from our firm as soon as possible after the accident. When you choose Clarke Phifer Vaughn Brenner & McNeill for representation, you choose one-on-one attention for your legal concerns.
Seek Legal Counsel Soon
If you are facing an injury as the result of a trucking accident, it is important to seek legal counsel soon. Immediate measures must be taken to ensure evidence is preserved. North Carolina considers "contributory negligence" in a truck accident to bar injured people from seeking compensation. If you are found to be even 1% at fault for the accident, you will be unable to seek compensation. If a trucker or trucking company has violated a federal trucking regulation, they are negligent. Common causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver fatigue
- Overweight truck
- Driver under influence of drugs and/or alcohol
- Poor maintenance on truck
- Negligent background checks and hiring procedures
- Other noncompliance with federal trucking regulations
Catastrophic Injuries and Fatal Trucking Accidents
Our firm represents individuals who have suffered severe injuries from trucking accidents. We also help family members who have lost loved ones in fatal truck wrecks. We understand the sensitivity of this issue and respond to our clients' needs accordingly.
Contact Clarke Phifer Vaughn Brenner & McNeill today to arrange a free consultation.
