The highways from Salt Lake City to the East Coast are home to many tremendous vehicles, from semi’s and big rigs to 18-wheelers. While most of the driver’s handling these large vehicles are trained, there are still an incredible number of accidents that occur each year due to distractions, extreme weather and failure to follow safety guidelines.
Any regular auto accident involving two normal-sized cars can lead to a call to your lawyer; however, larger-scale accidents involving semi-trucks can be fatal, oftentimes leading to multiple injuries and irreparable damage to victims and property. Safety guidelines are meant to protect drivers of all types from becoming another truck accident statistic.