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  Did You Know?


  • In 2005, there were an estimated 6,159,000 police-reported traffic crashes, in which 43,443 people were killed and 2,699,000 people were injured.
  • One out of eight traffic fatalities in 2005 resulted from collisions involving a large truck.
  • In 2005, there were 16,885 fatalities in alcohol-related crashes.
  • An average of 119 persons died each day in motor vehicle crashes in 2005 — one every 12 minutes.
  • Deaths and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for persons of every age from 3 through 33. (based on 2003 data)
 
Home > Truck Accident Investigation > Time Limitation

Don’t wait to talk to a lawyer about your commercial truck accident.

Current laws and regulations limit the time 18-wheeler semi truck drivers and commercial trucking companies must keep records. Act now before critical evidence is destroyed.

Time is of the essence.When you or your family have been in an accident with an 18-wheeler, hiring a lawyer and making a timely legal claim is critical. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) permit trucking companies to destroy all trucking records, including driver logbooks, after a 6-month period. Courts are limited in fairly adjudicating your case if they don't have this important evidence.

Waiting too long to seek legal advice and make a claim could seriously jeopardize your ability to receive compensation for catastrophic injury or deaths in your family.

 

For a free consultation, contact a truck accident attorney at Arnold & Itkin LLP by calling toll free (866)222-2606 or by submitting the form at the top of this page.

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