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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 Iowa'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 Iowa
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes
564
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes
61
Percentage of Total Vehicles
10.8
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck
1.3
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.
Iowa Verdicts and Settlements
Iowa couple awarded $15,388 in work related personal injury case
(12/22/1999)
Plaintiffs, Sharri and Thomas Gamerdinger, filed suit against defendants, Patrick Schaefer and Deere & Company, for damages the Gamerdingers sustained as a result of a collision at Deere's plant between a motorized cart driven by Sharri Gamerdinger a
256/98-377
Iowa 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
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have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss
as a result of a truck accident in Iowa. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review
and to fight for you in court.
Iowa 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
Iowa External Sites
Iowa FACE Report No. 01IA00101
In Iowa, helpers can legally ride while standing, if the truck is traveling 13 km/h (8 MPH) or ... most insurance claims are for accidents while back NIOSH FACE Program: Iowa Case Report 99IA085 | CDC/NIOS
The Iowa FACE program was notified of the incident a week later from the Iowa ... Local police impounded the dump truck after the accident expecting
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Definition:
Hazardous materials, as classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Transport of hazardous materials is strictly regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
PTO (Power Takeoff)
Definition:
Device used to transmit engine power to auxiliary equipment.
Semitrailer
Definition:
trailer supported at the rear by its own wheels and at the front by a fifth wheel mounted to a tractor or dolly.
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Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes
Iowa FACE Report No. 01IA00101