Hazmat Truck injury Lawyer: Poisonous, Explosive, and Radioactive Materials Truck Accidents

Hazmat Truck Accident

Every day there are more than 800,000 shipments of hazardous materials (hazmat) in trucks-usually flammable liquids, such as gasoline, or flammable gas. About 200 HAZMAT trucks a year are involved in fatal crashes and 5,000 in nonfatal crashes. When dealing with Hazmat trucks, the potential for human injury and property damage in crashes is much greater and the potential duration of the effects longer when dealing with the clean up and ensuring that only limited externalities occurred.

Year	Large Trucks in Fatal Crashes
Year	Total	Carrying Hazmat Cargo	Percent Carrying Hazmat Cargo
1991	4,404	198	4.5
1992	4,175	202	4.8
1993	4,451	175	3.9
1994	4,795	212	4.4
1995	4,631	180	3.9
1996	5,007	229	4.6
1997	5,130	202	3.9
1998	5,198	222	4.3
1999	5,233	197	3.8
2000	5,275	215	4.1
Annual Average	4,830	203	4.2

Injuries sustained in an accident caused by a Hazardous Material transportation truck can be devastating. These trucks are required by law to follow strict procedures and guidelines in regards to maintenance and operation standards. However, the companies that own and operate Hazardous Material vehicles do not always adhere to these guidelines.

The links below contain valuable information about the laws and safety standards that hazardous material companies must follow.

http://hazmat.dot.gov/

http://www.truckline.com/safetynet/

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safetyprogs/hm.htm

http://www.teamster.org/sh/bgcheckhazmat.htm

Like any other company, hazardous material companies operate their business so as to maximize profits. These companies save money by not fulfilling the legally required standards in regards to maintenance and safety precautions. This results in both employees and the general public being put at risk for a serious accident.

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with a HAZMAT truck, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. For a free case evaluation, complete the consultation form below. One of our attorneys will review your information in accordance with this sites terms and conditions and may contact you to discuss your case.

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