Personal Injury Law

Trucks Are Dangerous: Act Now to Prevent Size and Weight Increases

Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire

Trucks account for only 3% of the vehicles on our roadways, yet they are involved in 12 percent of all crash fatalities.  According to a Public Citizen report, "Every year, about 5,000 people die and over 100,000 people are injured in large truck crashes."

Congress is now considering taking action--action that is long overdue. Specifically, Congress is working on legislation that would limit or curb truck sizes and weights. Experts have acknowledged that the larger the truck, the more likely it is to kill or cause serious injuries. Increased weights and sizes also lead to greater infrastructure damage to our roads and bridges.  And, of course, bigger trucks emit more toxic pollution into our environment.

We encourage you to visit Public Citizens' website and contact your representatives in Congress, encouraging them to limit the weight and size of trucks.  It will lead to greater safety and public health.

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Full post as published by DC Metro Area Personal Injury Law Blog on July 01, 2009 (boomark / email).