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Not All Trucks Have Safety Features

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Thanks to technological and mechanical advances, new safety features are being added to motor vehicles all the time. Many passenger cars sold today have automatic braking systems and lane change warning systems to assist a driver in operating their vehicles safely. While some of these features do exist on commercial trucks, there are many vehicles maintained by trucking companies that do not have modern safety features installed.

Safety features can be a helpful tool in preventing dangerous collisions. For example, automatic braking systems can help to reduce rear-end crashes. And rear-end crashes involving big rig trucks can lead to multi-car accidents and lasting harm. If you were injured in a Maryland truck accident, contact a Baltimore car accident lawyer. The amount of time you have to take action against a trucking company is limited. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible in order to strengthen your claim.

Different Types of Safety Features for Vehicles

There are a variety of safety features available for motor vehicles, including commercial trucks. Some of these features include the following.

  • Blind spot alerts
  • Lane change warnings
  • Emergency brake systems
  • Stability control
  • Air disc brakes
  • Following distance monitoring

Any features that can keep individuals safe on the roads and highways is a welcomed development. After all, big rig tractor trailers are huge, heavy vehicles. Their size and weight create real risks to others on the road. When it comes to brake failure, a truck operator can lose control or the cargo could shift causing a rollover, resulting in severe injuries and catastrophic harm.

Naturally, there are costs involved in adopting safety features. Because of the expense, there are trucking companies that do not invest in vehicle upgrades. While some safety features can be retrofitted into older trucks, many are only an option for new trucks. Also there are truck operators and owners who drive personal passenger cars without safety features; they may believe they know their work vehicle well enough that the extra features are not needed. But accidents can happen at any time to anyone. Safety features can help.

If you or someone you love was in an accident with a large truck, a lawyer can determine what path forward will result in the best settlement outcome. There may be a way to prove a safety feature could have prevented the event.

Talk to a Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer Today

In order for roads to be safe, car drivers and truck operators need to pay attention and follow traffic rules. Beyond that, safety feature technologies can also help. You have rights if you were injured in a truck accident, a Baltimore car accident lawyer can help

Did you sustain injuries because of a brake failure? The legal team at Iamele & Iamele, LLP is available to discuss your situation, from car and truck accidents to motorcycle accidents. Our attorneys successfully secure compensation for accident victims in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan. We have extensive knowledge and experience in vehicle cases. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.

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