Thanks to heavy-duty trucks, we can receive the products we consume on a daily basis in our homes. Therefore we know that these are essential for the proper functioning of our system and the good supply of products for large cities. However, that is why they need to receive appropriate maintenance when traveling so many kilometers to move these products and be used in one country and internationally. On some occasions, the wear and tear on vehicles can be greater than it would be on any other vehicle that travels shorter distances or is used for other purposes, such as a family car or a public transport truck.

Giving heavy-duty trucks this regular maintenance can help prevent catastrophic accidents that they sometimes cause due to their large size and weight.

Within this maintenance, it is important that they review elements that help its proper functioning, such as:

● Brakes
● Tires
● Lights
● Engine
● Electric system
● Among others

Failing to check these vehicles regularly can cause accidents that are common on the roads. Like when they run out of brakes, they lose control due to a burst tire, or their container comes off, among others that undoubtedly have serious consequences.

Any function that is affected however small or insignificant it may seem, can affect the way in which a heavy-duty truck makes its trips. Therefore, a regular check of the conditions in which the trucks are found could greatly help drivers drive more safely. And drive in a way that does not put your safety at risk, that of the cargo, and also that of the drivers who travel the same roads as them.

Unfortunately, trucking companies do not always provide this type of maintenance to their vehicles. That is why they come to cause the serious accidents that we mentioned before on the country’s roads.

In these cases, the people affected can file a personal injury claim for all the damages caused by the accident. Also, the person responsible for having acted negligently by allowing a truck in poor condition to circulate must be the one who pays the compensation of the victim or victims.

Our attorneys at Herrera Law can help you get the amount you truly deserve. Do not hesitate to contact us for legal advice.