Every driver on the road is responsible for keeping their vehicle at a certain level of maintenance to ensure that it is not a danger to other drivers around them.
Even simple things like brake lights can make a huge difference between getting in a wreck and avoiding a wreck.
The same principle holds true with commercial vehicles, especially large eighteen wheelers.
These vehicles are on the road even more often than most passenger vehicles.
Maintaining large trucks is an important responsibility of every trucking company.
Though drivers have a responsibility to ensure that their vehicle is in good shape and is operated properly, it is the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle, often the trucking company, to keep the vehicle in proper working order.
Eighteen wheelers spend hours at a time driving at high speeds and over long distances.
This can put significant wear on their components and it is important that someone is keeping a watchful eye on these vehicles so that mechanical failure does not lead to a dangerous accident.
But according to the Department of Transportation, this diligence is not always observed.
In fact, the DOT reports that 30% of all large truck accidents involve some type of mechanical error.
These mechanical errors often involve the brake system.
These components are essential to a driver's ability to be able to control his or her vehicle.
Brake systems can be misaligned or may even fail entirely, contributing to dangerous large truck accidents.
Proper maintenance is an important part of avoiding these devastating situations.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident with a large truck, it is important to seek the true cause of this incident.
Please visit the website of the Oklahoma truck accident lawyers at the Abel Law Firm to find out more about your legal options.