New York City Mechanical Defect Lawyers
Commercial trucks, sometimes called 18-wheelers or big rigs, travel hundreds of thousands of miles over their life spans. They are often used to transport goods from one end of the country to the other, and their engines are sometimes left running for days at a time.
With the constant usage that trucks must endure, there is little room for mechanical defects and malfunctions. If you or someone you love suffered an injury with a commercial truck that had a mechanical defect or malfunction, contact the New York City mechanical defect lawyers of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP at 1-888-244-2273 for a free case evaluation.
Dangers of Mechanical Defects in Commercial Trucks
The trucking company or truck owner should thoroughly inspect the vehicle before the driver takes to the road. If any faults are found, it is the responsibility of the trucking company or truck owner to fix these defects so that the trucker avoids malfunctions while on the road.
Among the most common defects and malfunctions for commercial trucks are:
Either of these faults may present serious dangers to nearby drivers of passenger cars. A truck driver may lose control of his or her vehicle because of worn-out brakes or faulty tires, which may cause him or her to collide with other motorists.
When this occurs, the truck driver or trucking company may be at fault for the accident.
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The experienced New York City mechanical defect attorneys of Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP will fight for you if you have been injured as a result of truck defects or malfunctions. Contact us today at 1-888-244-2273 for more information.
