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Emergency Stop Truck Wrecks

How Can an Emergency Stop Cause a Truck Wreck?

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations provide specific rules for truck drivers regarding emergency stops. Here are the main rules:
  • Signal: When making an emergency stop, the truck driver should signal their intention to stop by using their hazard warning lights or by hand signals.
  • Pull over safely: The truck driver should pull over to the side of the road as quickly and safely as possible, while avoiding sudden movements or abrupt stops that could cause a collision.
  • Warning devices: The truck driver should immediately place warning devices such as flares, reflective triangles, or other appropriate devices in the appropriate locations to warn other drivers of the stopped vehicle.
  • Reporting: The truck driver should immediately report the emergency stop to the motor carrier, including the reason for the stop and the expected duration of the stop.
  • Resuming travel: The truck driver should not resume travel until it is safe to do so and any problems or issues that caused the emergency stop have been addressed.
  • Record keeping: The truck driver should maintain records of any emergency stops, including the reason for the stop and the duration of the stop.
By following these rules, truck drivers can help ensure that emergency stops are made safely and effectively, and reduce the risk of accidents or injuries caused by sudden stops or collisions. Violations of these rules can result in fines, penalties, or other legal consequences.

Why Hire a Truck Accident Attorney in Colorado?

Simply put, hiring an experienced truck accident attorney after your accident gives you the best possible chance of ending up with a good outcome in a very bad situation. Numerous parties may be liable for your injuries, and an experienced attorney from Hagen Nares PLLC will be able to identify those parties and determine how best to pursue compensation. The introduction of these other parties, as well as the complicated web of statutes and regulations, means that pursuing a claim requires a special level of expertise.

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At Nares Law Group, we have successfully represented clients who were involved in a trucking accident. We understand the laws established by the State of Colorado as well as federal law and will make sure that each party who is liable is held accountable. You don’t have to face this alone–call 720-637-7786 today to schedule Free Consultation.
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