Why Maintenance Records Matter in Truck Accident Claims
When a commercial truck is involved in an accident, the investigation often focuses on whether the vehicle was properly maintained. In Ohio, commercial trucks are required by law to undergo regular inspections and maintenance to ensure they are safe to operate on the road. These inspections typically cover essential components of the truck, such as the brakes, tires, lights, and engine. If a truck is not properly maintained and its failure to meet safety standards contributes to an accident, the trucking company or the driver could be held responsible. Maintenance records can provide the proof needed to support your case. These records show whether the truck was regularly inspected and whether any necessary repairs were made. If there is a gap in maintenance or evidence of negligence in addressing safety issues, it can be used to prove that the accident could have been prevented.Dan Ryan
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About Our FirmHow Maintenance Records Help in Proving Negligence
In many truck accident claims, the focus is on proving negligence. Negligence occurs when a party fails to take reasonable care, and their actions or inactions lead to an accident. In the case of a truck accident, negligence could involve the failure to maintain the truck properly, failure to repair known issues, or failure to follow safety protocols. Maintenance records can help establish that the trucking company or driver was negligent. If a trucking company has a history of poor maintenance practices or has ignored routine inspections and repairs, this can be used to show that the company was negligent in ensuring the truck was safe to operate. Similarly, if a driver was aware of mechanical problems but continued to drive the truck without addressing the issues, this could be evidence of negligence on the part of the driver.The attorneys at Ryan Injury Lawyers treat you like family. They are extremely professional, kind, respectful and intelligently know the law. Highly recommend. They are well above par.
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