Truck AccidentsTruck Accident Lawyers
Trucking companies owe a high duty of care.
Your Annapolis area truck accident lawyers are here to help you recover. From brake failure accidents to tire blowout accidents, our award winning team is here to help you face any challenge. George Patterson is a Board Certified Truck Accident Attorney and on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. Let's get started.
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Patterson Law trucking accident consultant
Jack Patterson, a licensed Class A CDL driver serves as a consultant for Patterson Law trucking accident cases.
Truck Accidents
A truck driver may lose his job if he is found to be at-fault for an accident. Can you count on that driver to admit his mistake?
Read MoreBrake Failure Lawyer
80,000-pound trucks are required to have regular brake inspections.
Illegally Parked Truck
If an illegally parked truck is struck by an approaching motorist one must assess whether the prohibition against parking in that location was because the approaching motorist would not be able to see the commercial truck with enough time to avoid a serious accident.
Jackknife Truck Accident
Jackknife accident occurs when a trailer is at a sharp angle to the tractor or a type of skid occurs where either the trailer or the tractor loses traction and slides sideways.
Left Turn Truck Accidents
Truck Companies often Restrict Drivers from Making Certain Left Turns
Night Time Truck Accidents
Night time accidents involving trucks is an enormous problem with many rules and regulations designed to prevent these accidents.
Unsafe Lane Changes
Most lane change crashes involving large trucks are due to blind spots.
Truck Accident on Ice
Large trucks are not supposed to drive on icy roads because it is foreseeable that cars will lose control.
Unsecured Cargo Accidents
Federal Law requires cargo to be secured to prevent it from leaking, blowing, shifting or spilling.
Tire Blowout Accidents
Commercial Truck Drivers are required to inspect all truck tires before every trip.
Wide Turn Truck Accidents
Truck Companies often Prohibit Drivers from Making U-Turns
Underride Truck Accident
Underride Truck Accidents are Usually Preventable
Board Certified Truck Accident Attorney
The National Board of Trial Advocacy requires that rigorous standards be met for lawyers to become a Board Certified Truck Accident Attorney.
Questions To Ask
If you have been involved in an accident with a commercial motor vehicle such as tractor-trailer, dump truck, bus, limousine, tow truck, flat bed truck or a tanker immediate action is required to preserve evidence.
Dump Truck Accident Lawyer
Driving a loaded truck comes with many potential hazards.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act
Read MoreCommercial Driver Duties
The Federal Motor Safety Carrier Act specifies the training and skills of a commercial driver and directs every state to only issue a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) to drivers that meet these requirements.
Preventable Truck Accidents
Injury claims can be made for preventable truck accidents.
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If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident or suffered a serious personal injury due to someone else’s negligence please contact the best personal injury lawyers at Patterson Law. George Patterson has been featured in an article published in the Best Lawyers in America. The “best” injury lawyers may be reached at their Annapolis or Bowie offices at 301-888-4878.
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