FMCSR Violations
Chicago Trucking Accident Attorneys Representing the Victims of Commercial Trucking Accidents throughout Illinois
Truck drivers are expected to obey the rules of the road and take the appropriate safety precautions to prevent accidents, like all motorists, but they are also subject to several laws and regulations that place additional safety standards and requirements on the truck driver’s conduct. Trucking companies are subject to additional laws and regulations that are designed to promote safe trucking operations, as well.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) control the conduct of truck drivers and trucking companies on subjects such driver hours of service limitations, driver alertness and impairment, drug and alcohol screening, and logbook recording and compliance. The failure to obey FMCSR can result in fines, penalties, and civil liability for any resulting trucking accidents. Additionally, in some cases, FMSCR violations may result in the assessment of punitive damages.
The Chicago truck accident attorneys at Cogan & Power, P.C. focus on representing the victims of commercial trucking accidents, including those caused by FMCSR violations, distracted truck driving, or truck driver fatigue. Our exceptional legal team of Chicago trucking attorneys includes a nationally recognized member of the prestigious Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.
We take great pride in our record of successful verdicts and settlements, as well as the enduring relationships we have developed with our clients, and we work tirelessly to seek full and fair compensation on behalf of our clients, including punitive damages when available.
If you or a loved one was injured or died in a commercial trucking accident involving FMSCR violations, schedule a free consultation with one of our trucking accident attorneys.
Damages for FMSCR Violations
The victims of commercial trucking accidents caused by negligence may be entitled to compensatory damages including:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages (past and future)
- Property damages
- Disfigurement
- Disability
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of normal life
In some cases, the victim may also be awarded punitive damages to punish the truck driver or trucking company for his or her wrongdoing, and deter future grossly negligent or intentional wrongdoing.
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