Sentences with phrase «trucking regulations cause»
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If a trucking company fails to follow these regulations, they may be subject to sanctions by the FMCSA, as well as be held liable in personal injury lawsuits stemming from truck accidents caused by their dangerous trucks.
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Additional trucking industry regulations address other potential causes of truck crashes.
If a truck driver fails to abide by these and other Florida and federal regulations, and an accident occurs as a result, then the driver and the trucking company may be held liable for any damages or injuries caused by this negligence.
Trucking Violations (HB 1516 / PA 99 - 0291): Provides that any driver who willfully violates specified motor carrier safety regulations including driving under the influence; motor carrier drivers» hours of service; motor carrier qualifications for drivers; or other violations which would place the driver or vehicle out of service is guilty of a Class 3 felony when the violation results in a motor vehicle accident that causes great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement, or death to another person.
Although federal regulations are frequently updated in an attempt to increase trucking safety, the reality is that a number of factors causing truck accidents are still present.
Public Act 099 - 0291: Trucking Violations: Provides that any driver who willfully violates specified motor carrier safety regulations including driving under the influence; motor carrier drivers» hours of service; motor carrier qualifications for drivers; or other violations which would place the driver or vehicle out of service is guilty of a Class 3 felony when the violation results in a motor vehicle accident that causes great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement, or death to another person.
Truck accidents are capable of causing devastating injuries and the Florida trucking companies that cause them are quick to circle the wagons to cover up any signs of negligence on non-compliance with motor carrier regulations.
It asserts causes of action for negligence and violations of federal trucking regulations.