Ryder Truck began in 1933 with a Model A Ford truck hauling concrete. In 1938, Ryder Truck began its leasing business when Champagne Velvet Beer of Miami leased five trucks do deliver their beverages. Today, Ryder Truck has over 9,500 professional drivers and manages over 270,000 vehicles worldwide for their 50,000 customers.
Trucking companies are required to follow federal regulations set forth to keep others safe, but accidents can and do happen. When these accidents occur, injuries and damages can be catastrophic and unfortunately, fatalities are common.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.
Ryder Truck Statistics
In the past two years, Ryder Truck was subject to 4,337 inspections by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Ryder Truck was cited for 215 unsafe driving violations, 149 hours of service violations, 524 vehicle maintenance violations, 1 violation for drugs/alcohol, and 73 driver fitness violations.
Ryder Truck out of service rates were below the national averages in all three categories. Where the national average for out of service vehicles is 20.7%, Ryder truck had 5.3%. The national average for drivers is 5.5%, for Ryder Truck it is 2.0, and for hazmat out of service averages Ryder Truck had 1.9% compared the national average of 4.5%.
In this same two-year period, Ryder Truck was involved in 1,061 accidents. 697 of these accidents were property damage/tow away accidents only, 345 involved at least one injury, and unfortunately, 19 were fatal.
Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck driving is a difficult occupation and truck drivers are on the road for long stretches of time, making them prone to errors that put other drivers at-risk for accidents, injuries, and wrongful death.
The most common causes of trucking accidents include:
- Distracted driving-Distracted driving can include texting, checking emails or social media, daydreaming, eating and drinking, using a GPS system, doing paperwork, or playing with the radio. Whatever a truck driver is doing that takes his or her eyes from the roadway is putting other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists in danger.
- Fatigue-Truck drivers are paid by the mile and often feel pressured to deliver their cargo as quickly as possible. The FMCSA regulates the amount of time a truck driver can be behind the wheel and how many breaks they must take however truck drivers frequently disregard this.
- Negligent maintenance-Trucking companies often try to cut corners and even though maintenance schedules are regulated by the FMCSA, they may not always be routinely followed. Faulty equipment, especially brake systems, can cause catastrophic injuries.
- Driver error-Trucking companies are required to put only trained, safe drivers on the roadways. Drivers who are improperly trained, inexperienced, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol cannot make safe decisions.
Truck Accident Compensation
Being involved in a truck accident is frightening. Following a truck accident, you are not only dealing with considerable pain, you are often faced with extensive bills and you may wonder what compensation you may be entitled to.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a Ryder Truck accident, you may be entitled to the following compensation:
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of enjoyment of normal life
- Disability and disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Wrongful death
Just like each truck accident is unique, so is the compensation you or a loved one may be entitled to. The experienced personal injury lawyers at 844 See Mike LLC can evaluate your case and determine how much you may be entitled to.
We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.
We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
