Fort Lauderdale Braking Failure

Brakes are one of the most critical safety systems on any big rig or tractor-trailer. In fact, they're so important that federal laws require truck drivers to check their brakes before they get behind the wheel and each time they drive. In addition, laws require truck companies to maintain and inspect brakes regularly. Unfortunately, since maintenance costs money and since truck drivers often lead very deadline focused lives, sometimes drivers and companies cut corners and are negligent when it comes to maintaining brakes.

In some tragic instances, this type of negligence leads to horrible car accidents in Fort Lauderdale and other Florida communities. If you have been injured in this type of car accident, you can always reach Flaxman Law Group to arrange for a free, no obligation case review. Find out whether you have a case and whether you qualify for compensation under Florida laws by contacting our full-service law firm today. You can reach Flaxman Law Group around the clock through our website or at our phone lines at 866-352-9626.

Each day, commercial trucks with brake problems share the road with you and your family. Frighteningly, these tractor trailers and big rigs barrel down highways and roads at speeds of 70 mph or more while carrying tens of thousands of pounds of cargo. Sometimes, they even carry hazardous cargo that can be an immediate threat to you and other road users should it spill. If the truck in the lane beside you has malfunctioning or poorly maintained brakes, your life and the lives of your passengers may be at risk.

There are many maintenance problems that can lead to brake failure and truck collisions:

• Failing to check mechanical systems that affect brakes
• Failing to check brakes before every trip
• Failing to replace worn brakes, worn brake shoes, and worn pads
• Failing to respond in a timely fashion to known brake problems
• Failing to make sure that air lines are in good working orders
• Brake imbalance
• Not matching the brake components on the same axle
• Overloading a truck or incorrectly loading it, placing extra pressure on brakes

Most of these issues are preventable with due and reasonable care as well as a regular maintenance schedule. When truck companies cut corners and do not take proper care of their fleets, innocent motorists and pedestrians often pay the price.

The attorneys at Flaxman Law Group believe that trucking companies and truck drivers should be held responsible if they fail to keep their trucks safe for other motorists on the road. If you have been injured in any type of traffic accident or have been injured through someone's negligence or recklessness, simply contact Flaxman Law Group today to arrange for a free accident consultation. You can get our attorneys fighting for you immediately and can get legal advice about your situation so that you know exactly what you can do to protect yourself. Your case review is free, confidential, and comes with no obligation, so there's no risk in contacting us today through our website or our 24/7 phone lines at 866-352-9626.