Little Rock Truck Accident Lawyer

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2017, 4,761 people were killed in crashes involving large trucks, of which 3,289 involved tractor-trailers or combination trucks, meaning 69% of accidents resulting in fatalities involved tractor-trailers. With estimates of 2,752,043 tractor-trailers on the road out of a total of 268 million licensed drivers, the odds point to tractor-trailers as some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road.

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Findings from Large Truck Crash Causation Study by FMCSA:

• Twenty-seven percent of trucks were found to have brake problems
• Nineteen percent of drivers were unfamiliar with the route
• Ten percent of truck drivers felt under pressure
• Seven percent were  overly tired
• Three percent experienced tire problems
• Five percent were driving in an aggressive manner
• One percent were ill
• 0.4 percent were under the influence of illegal substances
• 0.3 percent had been consuming alcohol

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all carriers to be insured.

If you have been injured in an accident with a large truck, a seasoned accident attorney could fight to get what you deserve. A Little Rock truck accident lawyer from our firm could prepare a strong offense so that your pain and suffering do not have to go in vain. Call us today to schedule a consultation.