Recognizing that large trucks are more dangerous than passenger vehicles, the federal government created far-reaching safety regulations designed to regulate the trucking industry and protect motorists. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) apply to all trucks and buses engaged in interstate commerce and to all trucks, buses, and motor carriers registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) . Also, many states have adopted portions of the federal regulations to apply to trucks and buses that drive only intrastate- that is, trucks and buses that never cross state lines. Thus, in one form or another, the operation of virtually every truck and buse on the road is regulated by detailed and sometimes complex rules intended to protect motorists. Whether a trucking or bus company is in compliance or in violation of these complex rules is often the focus of truck accident injury lawsuits filed by injured drivers or passengers.

At the personal injury law offices of Konicek & Dillon, P.C., our attorneys understand the state and federal regulations, and how they apply to injury and wrongful death claims. Thomas Dillon has over thirty years of experience investigating and litigating commercial truck accident claims.

Knowing these rules is only the first step in handling a claim involving death or injury caused by a large truck or bus. Lawyers with the knowledge and experience handling claims involving death or injury caused by a large truck or bus can navigate through the web of regulations involving motor carriers (the companies that operate trucks or buses), drivers of trucks, drivers of buses, and hazardous materials handling. The regulations govern maintenance, operation, insurance, reporting of accidents, required driver skills, required driver knowledge, hiring of drivers, and hours or operation and on-duty status.  We take quick action on all trucking cases by visiting the accident scene, gathering evidence, photographing vehicles, skid marks, debris, and other evidence that can be critical to determining what caused the accident.  We promptly hire experts, including professional truck driving instructors, mechanics, and engineers, to evaluate the accident and claim from every angle.  Documenting and preserving evidence is vital to every truck accident case.  Do not delay-contact us to discuss your claim.

For more specific information about the most common types of truck accidents, we invite you to visit our Trucking Accidents webpage.

Konicek & Dillon, P.C. has handled and continues to handle cases with these issues and other more subtle violations of the federal regulations or best practices of the motor carrier industry. There are multiple federal regulations that apply to each of the situations described above, and working through the accident facts to determine which regulations were violated is critical to the proper handling of any truck accident case.

Contact us at the truck accident attorneys' offices of Konicek & Dillon, P.C., so schedule a consultation about how state and federal regulations apply to your truck accident claim.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act Attorney
Illinois DOT Safety Regulations Lawyer

Federal motor carrier safety act attorney providing federal motor carrier safety act, DOT safety regulations, accident-injury lawsuit, and trucking company compliance/violation legal services to clients throughout Illinois.