Weather Related Accidents

Weather Related Truck Accidents

Weather related trucking accidents can result in catastrophic injuries or death. Even though it may appear that the driver had no control over the weather conditions, and therefore the accident, it is an established regulation in the trucking industry, that drivers must be particularly careful and restrictive in driving in severe weather conditions. At Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman, our attorneys are familiar with weather related trucking accidents and have successfully pursued claims against drivers or trucking companies that disregard these dangerous conditions.

Dangerous weather poses a threat to other drivers and requires that truck drivers and companies refrain from driving under certain conditions. Our attorneys are experienced in investigating the cause of the accident and determining whether the driver or company is at fault.

Contact Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman for more information about:

• Weather related trucking accidents: accidents caused by ice, fog, snow, rain
• Jackknifing
• Roll-overs
• Truck accident litigation
• Driver fatigue
• Speeding
• Truck accident fatalities
• Catastrophic injuries
• Construction zone accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Truck industry laws
• Probate issues
• Wrongful death law
• Personal Injury law

Drivers and trucking companies are aware that they must be extremely cautious when driving in dangerous weather conditions such as ice, fog, snow, or rain. Federal and state statutes regulate how a driver should proceed or even discontinue driving under these conditions. There are a number of steps a company must take to determine if the weather conditions are safe for drivers. There are also preventative steps to avoid accidents including emptying the trailer, or simply driving more cautiously.

We will thoroughly investigate every accident to determine whether the driver or trucking company was negligent given the weather conditions. In addition to uncovering every potential source of negligence, we will identify any other causes of the accident, including speeding or driver fatigue. We will aggressively pursue all valid claims on behalf of you and your family.

For immediate assistance, or to schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation with an experienced weather related trucking accidents lawyer, please contact Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman.