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	Did You Know?
	A Driver May Be On Duty For More Than 14 Hours. A driver may remain on duty for more than 14 hours; however, the driver cannot drive a CMV after the 14th hour after coming on duty. Also, the additional on-duty time will reduce on-duty time available under the 60/70-hour time limit.

Truck accidents are common on Maine's hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.

	Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes
	Information on large truck traffic fatalities in Maine Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes 285 Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes 14 Percentage of Total Vehicles 4.9 Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck 0.3 Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003, in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately 3.2 million people were injured.

Maine Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.

When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.

If you have been a victim of a truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.

Common causes of Truck Accidents:

• DUI / DWI
• Driver Fatigue
• Truck Overturns
• Backing
• Vehicle Collisions
• Transporting Equipment with Trailers
• Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
• Loads That Shift Weight

Contact our lawyer now If you have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of a truck accident in Maine. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review and to fight for you in court.

Maine Audio & Video         Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003 In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck. Source: National Public Radio

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