Truck brakes are so prone to failure due to the weight of the truck. A truck requires more force to slow down than a passenger vehicle. Further, since trucks travel so many more miles than your average passenger vehicle, the brakes receive much more use. Even though brake maintenance for large commercial trucks is federally mandated, accidents caused by truck brake issues continue to occur. If your truck accident is the result of bad brakes or poorly maintained brakes, your truck attorney will use this as leverage to ensure you get the settlement you deserve.