Types Of Truck Accidents In Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas Big Rig Accident Attorney

Handling Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Since 1997

18 wheelers are driven by trained truck drivers holding commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and are maintained by companies that are in the business of operating and maintaining heavy trucks and commercial vehicles. When truck accidents do happen, the victims of these accidents are left wondering "how could this have happened?"

Trucking accidents often always result from the so-called "classic" forms of driver negligence, like failing to stop, failing to signal and failing to look both ways at intersections. Instead, truck accidents often occur when companies and drivers fail to follow federal safety regulations. For example:

• Trucking companies are obligated to maintain trucks' highly complex brake systems and other systems. Without mandatory regularly scheduled checks, brakes can fail, leading to the trailer crashing into the cab, or to the entire rig crashing into a car.
• Drivers are required to take mandatory rests, and to follow laws regarding the use of prescription drugs, illegal drugs and alcohol. When drivers break these laws, crashes can result.
• In an attempt to increase loads, and therefore increase profits, trucking companies may overload vehicles. Overloading can make a truck more difficult to handle, and can result in accidents when loads spill off of trucks on onto highway lanes and nearby vehicles.

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For experienced legal representation, contact Hofland & Tomsheck. We offer free initial consultations and are available for evening and weekend appointments. We also charge reasonable rates and accept credit cards. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Our offices are conveniently located in downtown Las Vegas, just steps away from the federal and state courthouses. To contact our Las Vegas law firm, call (702) 895-6760 or Toll-Free: (866) 743-7305 or e-mail our office.

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