Trucking Regulations

Austin, Texas

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Trucking regulatory statutes vary from one state to the next. However, every trucking company and truck driver must adhere to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). These are the federal trucking regulations that outline the basic standards relating to driving hours, vehicle maintenance, drug and alcohol testing and other requirements that must be followed by all. Gonzales & Gonzales are husband and wife personal injury lawyers in Austin, Texas that focus a large portion of their practice on representing victims of trucking accidents that have personal injury cases.

When FMCSR standards are disobeyed, the likelihood of a serious truck accident increases drastically. We are here to represent our clients against truck drivers and trucking companies who have committed violations that resulted in truck accident injuries.

FMCSR Violations

The use of controlled substances is expressly forbidden by those operating a potentially dangerous truck. However, it is very common for drivers to ingest illegal drugs in order to enable them to drive for longer periods as required by an employer that is in violation of the policy.

Fatigue and exceeding acceptable hours of service is a very common cause of truck accidents. This regulation is often ignored by drivers wanting to make more money or by employers wanting to meet and exceed deadlines. The trucking company can be found at fault if it is in violation of this regulation.

Regular repair and maintenance of trucks is the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle. This may be a company that hires drivers or it may be the truck driver that independently owns his own vehicle. Failing brakes, blown tires and faulty service lights can all contribute to accidents that could have been avoided if the regulations had been properly adhered to.

Star Flight

Star Flight (Shock Trauma Air Rescue) is an emergency response service that dispatches a rescue and transport helicopter to the scene of severe accidents within 4-6 minutes of an emergency call. In order to accurately depict the scene of your accident, we will obtain the pictures that have been taken by Star Flight at the accident scene and any other information and notes they have gathered.

In some cases we are even able to obtain photographs taken by emergency fire personnel utilizing their extension ladders for an accurate aerial view of the scene of the accident. Our resources have the experience and knowledge to conduct a thorough investigation of the events and information pertaining to your case.

Truck accidents and other motor vehicle accidents account for the majority of personal injury cases requiring experienced legal representation. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed as a result of another driver's negligence, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries and losses.

We work with English, Spanish and Italian speaking clients regardless of their financial, employment, or citizenship status. If you do not have transportation, we will rent a vehicle for you or meet you at a convenient location. We will also schedule medical appointments for you and pay your doctor bills until we have obtained a fair settlement for your injuries. Every case is important to us, no matter how large or small.

At Gonzales and Gonzales, our Austin and Round Rock, Texas personal injury attorneys have the experience and resources to conduct a thorough investigation into the driver's history and the trucking company's policies in relation to your accident. Please contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation.