Years ago, drivers of large semi trucks (tractor-trailers) were regarded as the best, most professional and courteous of all drivers. Today, sadly, that is not necessarily the case. To make matters worse, cargo being transported by train has shrunk by a percentage, while our roads are full of multitudes of big trucks.

It's dangerous out there.

Tractor-trailer law is largely governed by federal regulations. Some of the pertinent issues are:

• Driver fatigue
• Driver sleep disorders
• Driver history of accidents and tickets
• Prior use of alcohol or controlled substances
• Overloaded trucks
• Load projecting, shifting or falling
• Hauling hazardous materials
• Brake failure
• GPS technology
• "Black box"
• Technology for accident reconstruction
• Expert accident reconstruction
• Underside collision (car strikes beneath or on the side of a tractor-trailer)
• Empty trailers and jackknifing
• Truck blind spots and new warning technology
• Large trucks on two lane highways
• Log Trucks
• Safety ratings for motor carriers

At the Law Offices of Greg Kimball, P.A., we handle large truck accidents. We will carefully investigate the crash and determine if the truck violated any of the many applicable regulations.

Obviously, when a car and tractor-trailer are in an accident, the car gets the worst of it. We will attempt to secure the very best recovery for you.