There is no room for negligence when it comes to maintaining a tractor-trailer weighing upwards of 70,000 pounds. If brakes, lights, tires and other safety equipment fail to work as they should, the lives of innocent motorists are put at risk.

If you or someone you love was injured in an accident caused by defective truck equipment, turn to us, the attorneys of Bart Durham Injury Law, in Nashville. We bring decades of experience and a strong record of results to your case. our legal team will fight to make sure you receive the full amount of money you deserve for your losses. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case with a lawyer.

Why Trucks Must Meet Higher Safety Standards

The Department of Transportation places an obligation on trucking companies to perform regular preventive maintenance on tractor-trailers and to keep records showing that the work was done. Drivers are required to perform pre-trip inspections of essential equipment. Here’s why:

  • Defective brakes: Even when air brakes are maintained properly, trucks take twice as long to stop as passenger vehicles. If the brakes are defective or poorly maintained, trucks can plow into stopped traffic.
  • Defective tires: Many trucking companies install retreaded tires on trailers to save money. However, retreads are prone to tire tread separation and blowouts, which can result in a loss of control.
  • Burned-out lights: Turn signals, brake lights and trailer marking lights that don’t work can result in devastating collisions with other vehicles.
  • Broken tie-downs: Items carried on flatbed trailers can become dangerous missiles when the straps and chains used to secure loads break or come loose.

Failing to maintain a truck increases the chances of an accident that can change or end the lives of innocent motorists in a moment. Our firm holds negligent trucking companies and their insurance companies accountable.

Talk To Our Tennessee Accident Lawyers

At Bart Durham Injury Law, justice is your right — and we demand it. For a free consultation about an accident case, call Bart Durham Injury Law. Your initial consultation is free of charge. Reserve it now by calling 615-242-9000 or Toll Free at 800-844-1712. Our law firm accepts truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis — you owe no attorney fee unless you recover money in a settlement or jury verdict. Se habla Español.