A number of factors including driver fatigue, bad road conditions, alcohol or drugs, failure to follow safety procedures and defective equipment can cause truck accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, contact a lawyer who can help you investigate the accident and build a case.
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Truck accidents often result in serious injuries to the head, neck and spinal cord and, all too often, end in wrongful death. If you or someone close to you has been injured in an accident with an 18-wheeler, tractor trailer or other large truck, it is important to explore your legal options.
The attorneys at Christiansen Law Offices have handled numerous truck accident cases and are prepared to help you stand up for your rights. Below, we have provided some general information on truck accident injury lawsuits. For more information on your specific case, please contact us today online or by telephone at 702-240-7979 to speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
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Truck Accidents Resource Links
Share the Road Safely
From the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), dedicated to reducing motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks.
Insurance Information Institute
Includes information on vehicle safety, insurance and more.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Division of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Contains information about safety programs, regulations and facts related to the prevention of commercial truck and bus accidents, injuries and fatalities.
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute
Features vehicle ratings, safety facts and publications.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Provides crash statistics and articles about traffic accidents and vehicle safety.
National Safety Council (NSC)
International nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of accidents. Features articles about car maintenance and safety, airbag and seat belt safety and more.
American Trucking Associations
Trucking industry trade association. Includes information and research about the trucking industry, highway safety and driver safety.
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Federal agency charged with ensuring a safe transportation system. Features statistics, dockets, rules and other relevant information.
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