If You Are Pulling a Trailer, You Better Be Careful and Watch Out Advises Pennsylvania Defective Trailer and Truck Accident Lawyer
If you are pulling a trailer, I bet you may not be aware of how unregulated safety and governmental laws are that pertain to safety chains and vehicle construction on trailers. As Pennsylvania defective trailer accident lawyers since 1979, we are all too familiar with substandard tow bars and hitches that give way resulting in accidents involving catastrophic injuries and death. Many times tow bars and hitches are made from thin, poorly designed metals that are fitted incorrectly, presenting a ticking time bomb in this highly unregulated and cavalier industry which puts profits over consumer safety. Every year there are thousands of catastrophic injuries and deaths related to towing and defective trailer accidents.
Unfortunately, in most states including Pennsylvania, very little regulation is addressed with regard to trailers that are less than 3,000 lbs. We have found that many trailers are manufactured to be just under the gross weight of 3,000 lbs. so as not to be subject to regulation, creating dangerous circumstances. All that most states require is that the lights be working at the time of registration and very few states check the quality of construction. The code exempts many trailers and only requires that brakes be inspected beyond the initial confirmation of a VIN plate. Many state laws including Pennsylvania’s are silent as to the design or construction specifications for trailers or for towing chains or hitches. In many cases we have handled, we found that tow trailers had obvious safety violations that relate to lighting, braking, and inspection requirements.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident involving a defective or disconnected trailer, our aggressive legal team consisting of investigators and engineers will bring the wrongdoers to justice to achieve the best results for you and your family with our no recovery, no fee guarantee. If you have been involved in such an accident, please contact one of our experienced Pennsylvania defective trailer lawyers immediately so that we can begin to protect your legal rights. For more information, please go to www.dangeroustrailers.org operated by consumer safety advocate, Ron Melancon, a tireless advocate against unsafe and unregulated defective and dangerous trailers.
