Truck Brake Failure
Did Brake Failure Cause the Truck Accident?
Truck brake failure — imagine an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer headed for your car with no means of stopping. An 18-wheeler may outweigh a passenger vehicle by a ration of 20 to 1. For that reason, commercial trucking companies are required to follow strict regulatory guidelines regarding trucking equipment maintenance, including brake maintenance. Unfortunately, brake failure still occurs. Reasons include:
- Cost-cutting measures, where trucking companies fail to provide regular maintenance
- Negligence on the part of maintenance contractors during the performance of brake maintenance
- Driver negligence, when a driver fails to perform required pre-trip checks
If you lost a member of your family in a fatal truck crash or suffered a serious injury, you must uncover all factors leading to the accident. Only then will you be able to recover the compensation you need and deserve.
How Will You Know What Caused the Accident?
At Gary Martin Hays & Associates in Atlanta, our lawyers conduct a thorough, independent investigation of every truck accident we handle. As your legal team, we will focus on getting the information necessary to recover maximum compensation on your behalf. When necessary, our attorneys work with top accident investigators, accident reconstructionists and scientific experts.
Call Toll Free 866.710.4116 for a Free Consultation
Our lawyers will work to hold the company and the truck driver responsible for your loss. Before you make a statement to an insurance company representative or sign a settlement agreement, contact us to schedule a free confidential consultation and claim review with an attorney. From offices in Atlanta and Athens, our lawyers serve clients throughout Georgia.
