What is an underride accident and what can be done to prevent this type of Maryland truck accident from occurring?

A: An underride Maryland truck accident is one in which a car collides with the back of a truck and is pulled underneath it. This serious, potentially fatal type of collision can often be avoided if the trucking companies have rear guards installed.

If you or a loved one was involved in an underride accident, you should speak to a Howard County accident lawyer about your legal options. There is a possibility that the trucking company may be held legally liable for the accident and the damages you have incurred as a result if evidence proves that they were negligent in providing adequate safety instruction and equipment.

In order to prevent catastrophic unnderride accidents, not only do drivers have to use safe driving practices, but trucking companies should install a rear guard and ensure that it was mounted property.

Maryland Truck Accidents: Trucking Company Safety Practices Revealed

Trucking companies should make sure to: 

• use flashing lights and warning signs when the truck is parked on the side of the road;
• have working tail lights and use reflective tape;
• regularly inspect their brakes; and
• respect commercial trucking laws and regulations regarding rest and work to avoid driver fatigue. 

If the rear guard was not strong enough or if the installation of the rear guard did not meet U.S. standards, you should get in touch with a Howard County accident lawyer and file a personal injury claim to recover compensation for all the damages, pain, and suffering you have experienced as a result of the Maryland truck accident.

Contacting a Howard County Accident Lawyer

Maryland's contributory negligence statute makes it more difficult for Maryland truck accident victims to recover sufficient compensation when someone else is at fault for your Maryland truck accident. This doesn't have to spell the end of your case! Protect your rights and give your Maryland personal injury case the advantage of experienced legal counsel by teaming with an accident lawyer from Jimeno & Gray. Contact us today for a no-cost consultation - 410-590-9401.