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Putting the Brakes on Tractor Trailer Speeds

A movement started by the founders of Road Safe America (RSA), Stephen and Susan Owings, calls for the adoption of federal regulation requiring speed limiting governors to be set at or under 68 miles per hour (mph) on tractor trailer rigs. The Owings and RSA believe that setting a cap on a tractor trailer’s maximum speed will have a significant effect in reducing tractor trailer crashes and fatalities. A speed governor is a device that is installed on a vehicle to ensure that the vehicle physically cannot exceed a pre-set speed limit.

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Truck Accident Attorney Tips

Every year truck accidents claim thousands of lives. Contributing factors range from human error and driver negligence to faulty mechanics and product defects. Although accidents happen in a matter of a few quick seconds, some truck accidents could and should be prevented.

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Intricacies of a Tractor Trailer Accident

With the growing number of tractor trailer accidents every year, it's no surprise that truck crash lawsuits are rising in number. Tractor trailer crashes frequently cause severe damage and injury to all involved. Unfortunately, death is also common in such accidents. When a large truck accident occurs, many liability issues arise. Thus, it is important to contact a skilled tractor trailer accident lawyer to evaluate the circumstances of your case to determine your legal rights.

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The Dangers of Hazardous Materials & The Trucking Industry

Tractor trailers often cause severe damage and injuries when they crash. Depending on what the semi-truck is hauling, the damage can be drastically increased. The federal government has created the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations which is a set of laws that govern the trucking industry. The Regulations cover many topics, from hours of service to hazardous materials. Commercial motor vehicles (tractor trailers) carrying hazardous materials (hazmat) must carefully follow the Regulations to curtail increased damages from truck accidents involving hazardous materials.

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The New Hours-of-Service Regulation

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently updated the law limiting the hours tractor trailer drivers can operate commercial motor vehicles. The new law was designed in part to help reduce the amount of truck accidents that result from tired and/or fatigued truck drivers. The new Regulations went in effect October 1, 2005.

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Truck Accident Attorney 101 - Arm Yourself With the Right Tool

It is mind blowing to think a split-second can change your life forever. Every year thousands of truck accidents occur and drastically alter the lives of those injured. Large truck collisions are destructive by nature; a big rig is huge and heavy. The force and impact of colliding with a tractor trailer can cause severe personal injuries and even death.

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Missouri Truck Accident Attorney Tip # 1

Tractor trailer accidents have been on the rise over the past few years. Serious injuries often result when these large trucks crash into other vehicles on our nation's highways. The force involved in a large truck collision is beyond anything we experience in our daily lives.

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