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Did You Know?    
 
 
Trucking Carriers And Drivers Are Required To Comply With The New Hours-Of-Service Rules.
Carriers and drivers were required to operate under the former rules through January 3, 2004. That allowed adequate time for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), regulated industry, and the enforcement community to be trained and make any systems changes required by the new rules. Compliance with the new rules was required starting January 4, 2004.

 


Truck accidents are common on DC's hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.

 
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes    
 
 
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in Washington DC
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes 98
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes 0
Percentage of Total Vehicles 0
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck 0

Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003, in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately 3.2 million people were injured.

 
DC Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
$925,000 verdict for DC man injured in bus/bicycle accident (6/24/1999)
This case involves a collision between a bus and a bicycle in one of the odd-but-characteristic intersections of the District of Columbia. The two impacted when the bus driver, while making a right turn, cutoff the bicyclist, who was in the lane to t
97-CV-1050
 

DC Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.

When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.

If you have been a victim of a truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.

Common causes of Truck Accidents:

  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing
  • Vehicle Collisions
  • Transporting Equipment with Trailers
  • Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
  • Loads That Shift Weight

Contact our lawyer now If you have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of a truck accident in DC. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review and to fight for you in court.

 


 
DC Audio & Video    
 
  Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003

In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
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Truck Accidents.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

PTO (Power Takeoff)

Definition:
Device used to transmit engine power to auxiliary equipment.

Dead-Heading

Definition:
Operating a truck without cargo.

Landing Gear

Definition:
legs which support the front of a semitrailer when it is not coupled to a tractor.

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Truck Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Truck Accidents:
  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing

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DC Truck-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Truck-Accident attorney you should contact our Truck-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Washington DC
  • Adams Morgan
  • Anacostia
  • Capitol Hill
  • Cathedral Heights
  • Chevy Chase
  • Chinatown
  • Columbia Heights
  • Dupont Circle
  • Foggy Bottom
  • Friendship Heights
  • Georgetown
  • Glover Park
  • Logan Circle
  • Mount Vernon Square
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Shaw
  • Woodley Park
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