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How Are Hazardous Material Truck Accidents Different from Other Truck Collisions?

At the Law Office of Samuel I. Kane, P.A., our truck accident attorneys in Las Cruces spend a significant amount of time with our clients, listening to each detail of how their collision has impacted their day-to-day activities and overall quality of life, so we can pursue the financial compensation that reflects their complete recovery needs.

We also explain each step of the legal process, so they understand just how different truck accidents are from passenger vehicle collisions in New Mexico. When our clients are injured in collisions with hazardous material trucks, their recovery needs may increase significantly, which is why it is important to partner with a skilled truck accident attorney who can pursue the best outcome for their unique cases.

New Mexico Hazardous Materials are Designated by Classes

Hazardous materials can be a safety risk to both health and property, especially when a truck carrying these materials crashes and exposes the public to its contents.

Typically, the more dangerous the material, the more safety precautions are necessary to transport them, which is why they are designated by class by federal regulators, so it is appropriately identified, handled, and reported with the proper safety information.

The nine classes of hazardous materials for truck regulation purposes include:

  • Class 1: Explosives
  • Class 2: Gases
  • Class 3: Flammable Liquid
  • Class 4: Flammable Solids
  • Class 5: Oxidizing Substances and Peroxides
  • Class 6: Poisonous and Infectious Substances
  • Class 7: Radioactive Material
  • Class 8: Corrosives
  • Class 9: Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

Hazard material truck drivers must undergo specific training certifications to ensure they are safely handling these dangerous materials to ensure all proper precautions are taken during transport.

When hazardous material truck accidents occur, the resulting injuries can change our clients’ lives going forward, which is why we encourage our New Mexico residents to partner with experienced hazardous materials attorneys who can uncover the violations that led to the collision and hold the proper party or combined parties liable the resulting damages.

New Mexico Hazardous Material Truck Accidents are Dangerous

Truck drivers who transport hazardous materials are trained to properly respond to an accident to help minimize the damages that result.

Unfortunately, depending on the hazardous material in question, that is not always possible.

Hazardous material trucks carrying liquids risk spilling their cargo across the roadway, which can cause explosions or fires that increase the number of vehicles and occupants exposed to the danger.

Other trucks, carrying gases can lead to other drivers being exposed to fumes that can cause significant illnesses, injuries, or even death.

Contact Our Skilled New Mexico Truck Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation Today

If you have been hurt in a truck accident in New Mexico, contact our Dona Ana County 18-wheeler collision lawyers at the Law Office of Samuel I. Kane by calling (575) 222-0472 to schedule a free consultation, so we can review the circumstances of your truck crash injuries and begin building your case for success.

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