When one of your trucks is involved in an accident, costly lawsuits often follow, disrupting your operations and putting your business at risk. In these cases, every detail matters, so gathering evidence to protect your business is crucial. One of the most powerful tools in these cases is maintenance records, which can help prove you properly maintained your trucks, complied with federal and state regulations, and did not contribute to liability in the accident.
At Fahl & Donaldson, we know that detailed maintenance records can be the difference between a dismissed claim and a lengthy legal battle. With decades of experience defending trucking companies and insurers across Texas, we leverage these records to challenge allegations of negligence and mechanical failure. When trucking companies face accident claims, we provide the strategic defense needed to protect their business and minimize liability.
How Maintenance Records Can Strengthen Your Defense Against Truck Accident Claims
In most truck accident claims, people look to trucking companies for mechanical failures and other maintenance negligence, so having well-kept maintenance records is a crucial first line of defense to push back on these claims. At Fahl & Donaldson, we can use your maintenance logs to strengthen your defense against liability cases in the following ways:
Showing Proper Maintenance
As a trucking company, you are responsible for maintaining your vehicles, running routine inspections, and repairing any issues. If someone accuses you of improper maintenance, we can use your records to show you took every step you could to ensure your vehicles are safe to operate.
Challenging Mechanical Failure
In an industry where mechanical failure is often cited as a major contributing factor to accidents, using maintenance records to counter this claim is imperative. Our knowledgeable lawyers can use your logs to prove you did everything possible to avoid such failure.
Demonstrating Compliance
Texas trucking companies and drivers must follow federal and state regulations for optimal safety. Our team deeply understands these regulations, ensuring your documentation meets compliance standards and stands up in court. Additionally, your maintenance logs can help prove you did not neglect your duty to follow these regulations.
Identifying Third-Party Maintenance Errors or Faulty Parts
When third-party inspectors and mechanics conduct inspections and repairs on your vehicles, you trust them to take proper care and ensure your trucks meet the standards and are safe to operate. You also trust manufacturers to provide parts that function properly. When these third parties breach this duty and your trust, serious accidents and injuries can occur.
Your maintenance records can point to the third party that caused an accident, whether it be an inspection company, mechanic, or part manufacturer, and identify the causal link between the truck’s condition and the crash.
Types of Maintenance Records that Can Strengthen Your Defense
When defending your trucking company against accident claims, we consider every detail and work closely with you to build a strong case that protects your business. During our thorough investigation, we carefully analyze several maintenance records, including the following, to prove you properly maintained your vehicles and followed federal and state regulations:
- Pre- and post-inspection records
- Preventative maintenance schedules and service logs
- Repair invoices
- Part replacement documentation
When disputes and legal issues arise, having well-documented inspections and repairs can make all the difference in proving your commitment to safety and compliance. With the unwavering support and fierce advocacy of our trusted Fahl & Donaldson lawyers, you can use these records effectively and make the best decisions to protect your business’s rights and future.
Protect Your Business With the Experienced Trucking Defense Lawyers at Fahl & Donaldson
Defending your trucking company against accident claims requires more than a strong argument—it also demands solid evidence. Well-documented maintenance records can effectively prove compliance, refute negligence claims, and shift liability away from your business. At Fahl & Donaldson, we understand how to leverage these records effectively to protect trucking companies from costly legal battles.
With decades of experience in trucking defense, we provide strategic representation tailored to your unique case. Whether you need guidance on proper recordkeeping, help proving your commitment to safety, or a strong defense against an accident claim, our team is here to help. Contact us today at (346) 241-7355 or fill out our contact form to discuss your legal options.