Accidents involving 18 wheelers, semis, tractor trailers or other large trucks are often extremely serious. This is due to the sheer size of these large trucks.  Typically an 18 wheeler is 16 times heavier than a passenger car.  There are strict Federal regulations restrict truck drivers from being on the road when fatigued or sick.  However, due to tight schedules and other factors, these restrictions can go easily be disregarded.
Some of the most common causes of accidents involving large trucks include:

•    Driver Fatigue   
•    Speeding
•    Repair & Maintenance Failure
•    DUI / DWI
•    18 wheeler rollover
•    Mechanical or Brake Failure
•    Faulty tires
•    Overloaded 18 wheeler
•    Weight shifting
•    18 wheeler Collision
•    Backing up

If you are involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler, it is important to gather names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses to the accident.  Witnesses can be crucial to compensation for injury and damages. Over time witnesses tend to disappear or forget important details. For that reason, it’s important to contact an experienced 18 wheeler accident to help you recover damages to cover medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

A large truck or tractor-trailer accident can be devastating. After an accident injury involving an 18 wheeler, people often find their whole world has been turned upside down. They may not be able to work; they may have lost their sole method of transportation. They may have issues getting the proper medical treatment; they may have difficulty dealing with the insurance company.

If you or a family member has been involved in an 18 wheeler accident, you may not know where to turn or what to do. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t hesitate to contact our office. Paul R. Wiesenfeld, Esq, Maryland 18 Wheeler accident attorney extensive experience handling lawsuits for clients who have been seriously injured in automobile accidents. We offer a free initial consultation.