Truck Accidents
A traffic accident involving a commercial truck, such as an 18-wheeler or other large freight carrier, can be much more catastrophic and tragic than an ordinary car accident. The size disparity and the basic laws of physics dictate that any collision between a commercial truck and another vehicle is likely to result in serious, even fatal injuries. Tractor-trailer crashes account for about 5,000 deaths each year.
There are many causes of truck accidents. Some, but not all of the reasons include:
- Driver fatigue
- Brake failure
- Unlicensed drivers
- Speeding
- Blind spots
- Driver error
- Weather
- Failure to inspect
- Failure to maintain safety systems
- Failure to yield the right of way
- Drunk driving
- Violations of the rules of the road
- Failure to signal turns
- Aggressive and reckless driving
- Overloading
- Defective parts
- Poor design
- Shifting loads
- Negligent hiring
- Equipment failures
- Backing carelessly
- Overturning trucks
- Inadequate training of drivers
- Drugs
- Poor design of the truck or its parts
- Lack of crashworthiness
- Sudden stops
Truck accident litigation is complex and requires a thorough understanding of state and federal laws, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, as well as industry standards. Our firm has a solid grasp of these laws. We work quickly to conduct a thorough investigation of the accident and trucking company practices, preserve evidence and protect clients’ rights so that they can be fully compensated for injuries and property damage.
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