This video explains what a big rig is and the unique regulations that govern big rig drivers. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The video also highlights the potential for catastrophic injuries in big rig accidents and offers legal assistance for those affected.
A big rig is a commercial truck, which can include delivery trucks from companies like UPS and Amazon, as well as log trucks. These vehicles are larger and have different regulations compared to standard vehicles.
Big rig drivers must adhere to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, which are designed to ensure safety on the roads. These regulations require drivers to be knowledgeable and compliant with specific operational standards.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a big rig accident, it is important to seek legal help. Contact a lawyer who specializes in big rig accidents to discuss your case and understand your rights.
When I was a child growing up, there was a very popular song called "Convoy" and it was about guys driving the big rigs. What is a big rig? Well, a big rig is just a commercial truck. It could be a UPS truck, it could be an Amazon delivery truck, a Walmart truck, it can be a box truck, and in Alabama it can be the ever popular log truck. So the rules that apply to big rig drivers are different than just what you and I, a whole person using the roads, live under. It's called the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. And the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations identify drivers of the big rigs as professional drivers. And they have to know those rules and they have to operate under those rules. Now the interesting thing that you may not know is I have driven a big rig and because of that I have intimate knowledge of not only the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, but how these rigs operate, how they're driven, and how you have to chart your time. So I have insider knowledge of being a big rig driver. Now Tom and I have handled these type cases all over the United States. And I will tell you that typically a rig involving the big rig results in catastrophic injuries. So if you or a loved one have been injured in one of these rigs involving the big rig, give us a call. We can help you.
