Needham Kepner & Fish

Needham Kepner & Fish LLP truck accident lawyers in San Jose, CA assist drivers, bicyclists, and motorcyclists injured by commercial trucks. These vehicles cause many spinal cord injuries, wrongful deaths, and brain injuries due to their size and weight. Semi-trucks and 18-wheelers are some of the heaviest vehicles on U.S. roads and highways. Their enormous size and weight can make them harder to navigate, particularly on busy streets or in inclement weather. They function as a serious hazard to other drivers (Cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians) simply by being so large. Smaller vehicles stand little chance of surviving a collision with a tractor-trailer, and drivers and passengers often face serious injury or death in such cases. Truck accidents are often more complex than car accidents due to the extensive federal rules and regulations that commercial carriers must adhere to. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) strictly regulates all aspects of the trucking industry. Driving hour restrictions, vehicle inspections, equipment maintenance, and loading methods are regulated.