How are truck accident cases different from accidents involving passenger cars only? Trucking companies and commercial semi-truck drivers are subject to special rules and regulations set forth by the federal motor carrier safety administration (FMCSA), the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA), and the state department of transportation (TXDOT) office of motor carrier compliance (OMCC). Among the regulations are limits on how many hours a truck driver can drive, the type and weight of the l
Federal law requires commercial vehicles involved in interstate commerce to carry at least $750,000 in bodily injury and property damage insurance. Most trucking companies also have additional insurance coverage, called excess coverage.
Because they are heavier, larger, and more difficult to brake and steer than passenger cars, large trucks are more likely to lose control and cause severe damage in traffic or highway accidents. Because of their more significant weight and momentum, large trucks have greater difficulty recovering from problematic circumstances, especially in wet weather. Improper maintenance can compound the problem.