There are many trucking accidents all over the country everyday, including in Mississippi. Section 392.14, Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations provides that a truck driver shall use extreme caution when driving a truck in what are known as hazardous conditions. This includes rain or thunderstorms or any condition which affects visibility, even dust or smoke. Section 392.14 also requires that a truck driver must slow down when driving in these conditions. It also provides that in the event the conditions are "sufficiently" dangerous then the truck driver must stop driving.
Obviously, this regulation is designed to prevent truck drivers from driving their trucks in these type of conditions. However, we routinely see truck drivers violating this provision and this results in very serious accidents which cause severe and sometimes, permanent injuries.
If you have questions about this or any other trucking accident, please call or email trucking accident attorney Jay Foster or visit our website, www.jayfosterlaw.com.
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