St. Louis Truck Accident Attorney

Commercial drivers are very rarely held to one state or one geographical location. It is typical of the profession to cross state lines and borders - to travel from one edge of the map to the other. Due to this, it is often difficult to regulate truck drivers using state laws. Instead, federal laws are typically utilized. These laws, often involving large administrations such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) , can be created in regards to everything from the hours-of-service to the insurance coverage that all drivers are required to carry.

Overview of Truck Laws and Regulations

Legally speaking, every driver on the road is required to be covered by insurance; there is typically a minimum level that is set and regulated by the state. Due, however, to the nature of the career and to the high expenses associated with trucking accidents, insurance coverage is actually determined by federal law. As the collateral damage from a truck accident can be so much higher than the average car accident, it is required that drivers carry at a minimum of insurance coverage that is valued at $750,000. There are, however, other factors that could cause this number to rise - such as the fact that the truck in question is hauling hazardous or dangerous material.

Another important aspect of trucking regulations is set out by the FMCSA in regards to hours-of-service. This, simply speaking, outlines the amount of time that a driver is allowed to be behind the wheel and on the road. Due to the hazards of fatigued drivers, FMCSA attempts to limit the ability of exhausted drivers getting on the road. Depending on whether a driver is transporting passengers or property, the numbers will vary, however, the laws are stringent on laying out the amount of time they are allowed to drive per day, per week and outline how many hours of sleep and/or rest they must have.

Trucking Accident Lawyer Serving St. Louis, Missouri

If you are looking for an experienced attorney that will be able to help you protect your legal rights, it is highly encouraged that you get the involvement of an experienced St. Louis personal injury lawyer that you can trust. At our firm, we have proven that we have a vast knowledge regarding personal injury law and trucking regulations. Due to the extra complications of these cases, you need an attorney on your side who knows the law - someone who has done the legwork, knows this area of the law and is prepared to apply it in a real world problem. At Fox, Goldblatt & Singer, you can be confident knowing that you will receive this level of high-quality assistance. So don't wait, give us a call today!

To learn more about trucking laws and regulations, contact a St. Louis truck accident lawyer from our firm as soon as you can.