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Chico, CA | Rooney Law Firm

California law is specific in stating that no one shall operate any vessel or manipulate water skis or similar devices in a reckless or negligent manner, thereby endangering another person or property.

Reports are that the trucking industry is seeking ways to improve safety and reduce liability risks. One of the nation’s largest freight trucking companies, for example, has started to equip its trucks with camera systems.

These trucks are so large that they can take much longer than regular passenger vehicles to stop, which means that a traffic issue coupled with a tired driver with a slower reaction time could spell disaster.

When certain high-risk issues are identified, the report suggests that the issues be checked against inspection procedures.

In addition to driver fatigue, the investigators pointed to numerous safety and training issues as factors in the accident. Individuals in the limousine were not wearing seat belts, say reports, and there were limited entry and exit points from the limousine at the time of the crash.

As the percent of trucks on the road goes up, so does the severity of accidents that occur during the same time. Oddly, this factor appeared to remain true even in cases where the amount of overall traffic was lower than normal.

The FMCSA is issuing a new rule that requires truckers to use electronic logs instead of paper logs.

One aspect of seeking compensation that you should be aware of is that you will have to name defendants. This means that you have to determine who should be held liable for the accident.

When you seek compensation, you will have to go up against the representation for the trucking company, trucker and any other party you name as a defendant.

One of the important factors that we need to determine when we are seeking compensation is what parties are going to be held liable.

Sometimes, a plaintiff settles because he or she simply doesn’t want to draw the process out any further. In an accident case, where you are dealing with medical bills and recovery, you might want immediate compensation for some of those expenses.

Semi-trucks and other large trucks are governed by state laws and federal laws. Some of these laws dictate how long the drivers can drive, as well as how much rest they must get in between shifts.