What is different in semi tractor trailer braking?
Because of the huge size and weight of semi trucks, they require much more distance to stop than smaller vehicles. A semi tractor trailer traveling at 55 miles per hour requires 400 feet to come to a complete stop. A car traveling at the same speed needs only 225 feet. Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has reported that approximately 30 percent of semi-truck accidents have been affected by a poorly adjusted brake system. Regardless of where you live, if you have been in an accident because of a semi tractor trailer that failed to stop in time, contact a Sacramento, California semi tractor trailer accident attorney Moseley Collins. We will provide the expert representation you need to help you achieve full compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and damage to your vehicle.
