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Serving residents in Will, Kane & Grundy County, IL

TRUCK ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS IN WILL & KANE COUNTY, IL

Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and because they are so large and heavy, when they are involved in a motor vehicle accident, serious and catastrophic injuries can happen. It is imperative that trucking companies provide their commercial trucks with routine maintenance to ensure that all of the equipment is operating correctly. 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has federal regulations in place to ensure that trucks are all monitored and inspected continuously. These regulations were developed because equipment failure in trucks was causing numerous trucking accidents. After a truck driver has completed a day of work, they are required to fill out an inspection report for their vehicle. The report needs to cover:
  • Parking brakes
  • Service brakes
  • Lights
  • Rear view mirrors
  • Horn
  • Emergency equipment
  • Steering wheel
  • Windshield wipers
  • Tires
  • Rims
If any equipment is found to not be operating correctly, it needs to be repaired or replaced immediately. Unfortunately, trucking companies do not always follow this protocol or there are instances in which the driver does not provide the truck with a proper inspection. If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury or wrongful death as the result of a trucking accident in which there was some type of equipment problems, Whiteside & Goldberg is here to get you the compensation that you deserve.

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