[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/truck-loses-wheels-and-axel-striking-cars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/truck-loses-wheels-and-axel-striking-cars\/","headline":"Truck Loses Wheels and Axel Striking Cars","name":"Truck Loses Wheels and Axel Striking Cars","description":"On September 8, 2014 at approximately 2:58 p.m., a commercial truck pulling a flatbed semi-trailer was traveling southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 290 when the left rear dual axle and wheels broke loose. The wheels and axle struck the center concrete barrier, bounced back across the southbound lanes and struck the right front area...","datePublished":"2014-09-27","dateModified":"2024-05-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/author\/rizklaw\/#Person","name":"Rizk Law","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/author\/rizklaw\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/10e23ce5e6c4dadb4589cd8edf2c3f59ac356a6e876c3656917777913d9c3bc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/10e23ce5e6c4dadb4589cd8edf2c3f59ac356a6e876c3656917777913d9c3bc1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Rizk Law","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rizk-law-logo-footer.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rizk-law-logo-footer.jpg","width":278,"height":65}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Richard-Rizk-headshot.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Richard-Rizk-headshot.jpg","width":383,"height":427},"url":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/truck-loses-wheels-and-axel-striking-cars\/","about":["Auto Accident"],"wordCount":533,"articleBody":"On September 8, 2014 at approximately 2:58 p.m., a commercial truck pulling a flatbed semi-trailer was traveling southbound on Interstate 5 near milepost 290 when the left rear dual axle and wheels broke loose. The wheels and axle struck the center concrete barrier, bounced back across the southbound lanes and struck the right front area of a Dodge Durango sport utility vehicle. The wheels and axle then continued across the southbound exit off ramp, through a fence and struck two unoccupied vehicles in a parking lot near a Men\u2019s Wearhouse business. Both vehicles received moderate damage.Most\u00a0big commercial truck accidents\u00a0with other vehicles are severe. A typical, fully loaded commercial truck can weigh at least 25 times as much as a typical car and cause serious, even fatal, injuries. Although truck drivers tend to be more careful on the road than auto drivers, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2006 large truck crashes accounted for 4,999 fatalities and 106,000 injuries.Trucking Accidents Due to Brake FailureTrucking accidents are often caused by mechanical failures\u2014usually due to brake failures and\u00a0defective tires. A recent study sponsored by the Department of Transportation (DOT) found that 29.4% of all truck crashes involved brake failure, brakes out of adjustment, and other brake-related issues. The federal government has imposed strict regulations of truck braking systems. A truck must be able to:Develop a certain braking force based on a percentage of the truck\u2019s weightDecelerate to a stop from 20 miles per hour at a rate specific to its sizeMeet the automatic brake adjustment system requirementsWhen truck brakes do not meet these federal standards, either the manufacturer did not design the brakes properly, some defect occurred in the manufacturing process, or the owner-operator truck driver or trucking company has failed to maintain brakes properly or deliberately unhooked or de-powered front brakes to minimize the expense of tire and brake wear and replacement costs.Truck Crashes Caused by Tire ProblemsA trucking accident may be caused by a failed tire that the driver should have noticed in the required pre-trip inspection of the truck. Tread wear due to improper tire pressure, tread and sidewall damage, and air leakage are principal indicators that can cause blowout and loss of control of the vehicle.Other common maintenance mistakes made by trucking companies include:Allowing drivers to use tires that fail to meet the minimum DOT tread depth requirementMounting mismatched tire sizes or pairing tires with significantly different wearMixing bias and radial tires on the same axleGetting Help in a Trucking AccidentTruck accidents can be life changing events and many victims are unsure of what to do next. As many parties can be involved in a truck accident lawsuit, they can be complicated and it can help to obtain advice or representation from a lawyer specializing in trucking law. At Rizk Law, we have a comprehensive knowledge of Oregon’s truck accident laws and a proven track record of success handling cases against insurance companies and other large organizations.Our licensed truck accident lawyers in Portland charge no upfront fees if we take on your case and it’s free to talk to a lawyer at our firm. Ph: 503.245.5677."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Truck Loses Wheels and Axel Striking Cars","item":"https:\/\/www.rizklaw.com\/blog\/truck-loses-wheels-and-axel-striking-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]