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If you are injured due to a truck accident, you may have the option to sue both the driver and the company. The driver and the company may be held responsible for the negligent behavior resulting in your injury. Consult with an experienced truck accident attorney in Pittsburgh at Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman. Their team is dedicated to helping victims of these incidents secure the compensation they deserve. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How To Prove Fault In A Truck Accident?


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How To Prove Fault In A Truck Accident?
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There are many truck accidents that are caused
by
  • Fatigue Truck drivers are legally required to
    take a 10-hour rest after 14 hours of consecutive
    driving. When drivers become sleep-deprived, they
    can make mistakes or engage in risky driving
    behaviors.
  • Distracted driving Though texting and driving
    receives a lot of attention, truck drivers may
    also be distracted by two-way radios and GPS
    systems.

Truck Accident
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  • Chemical enhancements. The legal BAC limit in
    Pennsylvania is 0.04 percent for any driver with
    a CDL, which is the equivalent of about one
    bottle of beer per hour. Many drivers use
    non-FDA-approved energy drinks or pills to help
    keep them alert on the road. Its possible that
    these enhancements could have a negative effect
    on drivers.
  • Unsafe conditions and vehicles. Not all truck
    accidents are caused by the driver defective
    equipment, overloaded beds and blown tires also
    contribute to truck accidents.

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Can I Sue The Truck Drivers Trucking Company For
My Injuries?
Yes. Truck companies invest heavily in insurance
policies for the company and its drivers. If you
are injured due to a truck accident, you may have
the option to sue both the driver and the
company. The driver and the company may be held
responsible for the negligent behavior resulting
in your injury. Because insurance companies are
involved between driver and company, Their
professional attorneys will actively negotiate to
make sure you get the coverage you need for your
recovery.
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HOW TO PROVE FAULT IN A TRUCK ACCIDENT?
At Shenderovich, Shenderovich Fishman, their
skilled lawyers can help you pursue a personal
injury claim by proving that the truck driver and
his or her trucking company violated federal
trucking regulations. Proving the other partys
fault in a truck crash has a lot to do with
whether you have evidence that the trucker and/or
their trucking company failed to adhere to
federal truck regulations imposed by the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
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  • Their experienced truck accident lawyer in
    Pittsburgh or elsewhere in Pennsylvania can help
    you collect sufficient evidence proving that the
    other party violated the following federal
    trucking regulations to establish fault
  • Licensing regulations for commercial drivers
  • Background checks and screening
  • Training for truck drivers
  • Insurance requirements
  • Hours of service regulations
  • Size and weight of cargo
  • Securing the cargo

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  • Total vehicle weight
  • Vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements
  • Appropriate and safe driving maneuvers and
    behaviors by truck drivers
  • That is not the full list of trucking regulations
    imposed by the FMCSA. To delve into the topic of
    truckers and trucking companies violating FMCSA
    regulations, schedule a free consultation with a
    Pittsburgh truck accident attorney from
    Shenderovich, Shenderovich Fishman. If your
    lawyer can find evidence of a violation, you will
    be able to use it in out-of-court negotiations or
    court trials to prove the other partys
    liability.

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Shenderovich, Shenderovich Fishman
429 Fourth Ave, Suite 1100 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
888-988-9467
https//www.ssf-lawfirm.com/contact/
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