Failure to Maintain in Durham, NC

North Carolina Truck Accident Attorneys Serving Injured People

A serious truck accident can change the course of your life—but we may be able to help.

At Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A., we are a group of highly skilled truck accident attorneys, and we understand the challenges you may face in the aftermath of your accident, especially when it comes to paying medical bills, earning a living, and affording other injury-related costs. We understand the complexities of investigating, litigating, and resolving truck accident cases, and we are here to advocate for your best interests at every turn. If you or someone you love has been harmed due to improper truck maintenance, connect with a member of our team as soon as possible to schedule your free, confidential case review.

In many cases, accidents involving large, commercial vehicles are caused by drivers’ negligent behavior on the road. However, drivers are not always at fault, and some accidents occur as a direct result of malfunctioning parts and insufficient maintenance.

Trucking companies, drivers, and maintenance workers are all required to abide by the standards set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), including those that pertain to truck maintenance. Truck drivers are required to personally conduct an inspection of their own vehicle before driving, and they are required by law to report any issues and perform all necessary repairs before hitting the road again. In some cases, maintenance is also conducted by a third party or other trucking company employee.

Regardless of who is conducting the inspection, they are required to examine the following:

• Adequate brake pad levels and braking function
• Fluid levels
• Integrity and thread of tires
• Lights and turn signals
• Suspension and other trailer control systems