The Importance of Trucking Laws
Your family is protected against trucking accidents by a host of state and federal laws. Designed to promote safety, trucking laws require truck drivers and trucking companies to adhere to stringent standards. Given the difficulty in monitoring the large volume of semi-trucks on the road, many truck accidents occur because of violations of these trucking laws.
To hold a truck driver or trucking company accountable for a truck accident, contact the law offices of Joseph Klest, in Chicago, Illinois. Our firm represents victims of trucking accidents in Illinois and throughout the country.
The Importance of Proving a Trucking Law Violation
In most personal injury cases, you must prove that a person who owed a duty to you caused your injuries when he or she violated that duty. In trucking accident cases, proving a driver's violation of a trucking law can be proof of negligence, and proving a trucking law violation can make your case easier to win at trial.
For 25 years, personal injury lawyer Joseph Klest has represented people injured in trucking accidents. He is well versed in many aspects of federal trucking laws. Trucking laws establish a variety of standards and rules relating to:
- Controlled substances and alcohol use and testing. This law attempts to prevent alcohol and substance abuse related accidents by requiring the creation of certain programs.
- Commercial drivers license standards. This program establishes requirements for issuing a CDL and penalties for violating the law.
- Driver qualifications. This regulation establishes minimum requirements for truck drivers.
- Driving of commercial motor vehicles. This law sets standards for operating a truck, including the required amount of rest time.
- Hours of service of drivers. This law discusses the conduct of drivers in relation to operating the truck including driving in adverse weather conditions, driving logs, and travel time requirements.
- Inspection, repair, and maintenance. This part of the law describes the necessary requirements related to the scheduled maintenance, repair, and inspection of a tractor-trailer.
To learn more about how these trucking laws are designed to protect you, call attorney Joseph Klest toll free at 847-380-3309 or 312-380-5467 or contact our firm for a free initial consultation.
