Friday, March 9, 2012

Semi Truck maintenance critical to safety on the highway.

Consider for instance, the fact that semi tractor trailers have lost their wheels while driving down the highway.
If a truck losses a wheel, you can imagine the kind of devastating accident that may occur to an unsuspecting driver.Michigan Auto and Truck Accident Lawyer Truck drivers in Michigan and other states are required to routinely their wheels and tires. Additionally, the maintenance company and the truck company itself are required are to inspect their wheels. In Michigan, if you are injured in a truck accident caused by improper maintenance, you need to hire an expert immediately to determine the cause of the accident. In a wheel loss case, the cause may be that  all the lug nuts were not properly secure. A truck accident on Michigan highways may also occur if weak or substandard parts are used to make repairs. The bottom line is that every truck driver has a duty to inspect, repair, and maintain their semi truck under both Michigan Law and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. US Department of Transportation Attorney Gerald R. Stahl has represented victims of trucking accidents in Michigan for over 30 years. Grand Rapids Michigan Truck Accident Lawyer