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Austin, Texas, Truck Safety Regulations Lawyer

The trucking industry in Texas is regulated by both the federal government and the Texas state government. However, some trucking companies and truck drivers routinely violate safety regulations to deliver loads faster and at a lower cost.

At the law firm of Leonard B. Gabbay, P.C. in Austin, Texas, our lawyers are aggressive in our investigations of commercial truck accidents that result in serious injury or death. If a violation of the truck safety regulations contributed to your injuries, we will hold the driver and the trucking company accountable.

DOT truck safety regulations

Department of Transportation (DOT) safety laws apply to all trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds (often called semis, 18-wheelers and tractor-trailer rigs). Examples of safety regulations include:

• Drivers are required to take rest breaks to avoid driver fatigue.
• Trucking companies are required to hire qualified drivers and to provide safety training.
• Trucks must be properly loaded
• Drivers must operate vehicles in a safe manner, follow special rules when passing other vehicles and when taking rest breaks along the road.
• Trucking companies must periodically test brakes, lights, tires and other truck safety features.
• After an accident involving injuries drivers must submit to a drug test.

Many people assume that NAFTA trucks coming up through Mexico are not subject to U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. However, all large trucks operating in Texas are subject to all U.S. safety regulations.

When truck drivers and trucking companies willfully violate truck safety regulations, our lawyers will seek punitive damages for accident victims and for the community.

Free truck accident attorney consultation

For a free initial consultation about truck safety regulations and accident victim compensation, call 1-866-912-8636 or fill out our simple contact form.

We have offices in Austin and Houston. All meetings are by appointment only. From our offices in Austin and Houston, we will travel to truck driver accident victims throughout Texas.