ARE TRUCK ACCIDENTS DIFFERENT THEN “REGULAR” CAR ACCIDENTS?
Commercial trucks have a lot of moving parts and require constant upkeep to be safe for travel on public roads. However, there are a number of issues that could lead to a serious trucking accident. These include the following:
- Driver error: Distractions, inexperience and drunk driving are all common factors in these crashes, as is the fact that drivers are often rushed to complete their routes on time. Truck drivers need to be especially careful when operating their rigs to protect everyone on the road.
- Improper loading: Crews need to exercise caution when loading semi-trucks, as overloaded or imbalanced loads can cause a truck to lose control, often tipping over or jack-knifing as a result.
- Equipment failure: These issues may be the result of poor manufacturing and design practices or a lack of maintenance on a commercial truck over time. Parts manufacturers or trucking companies may be liable.
- Hazardous conditions: Truck drivers should be extra careful when operating their vehicles during periods of inclement weather or when road conditions are poor. This is part of the basic training semi-truck operators should receive before heading out on the road.
- Other motorists: Drivers of other vehicles may operate recklessly near semi-trucks, changing lanes quickly and making unexpected moves that are difficult for truck drivers to anticipate. In these situations, you may need to seek compensation from the driver who caused the crash in the first place, even if it was the commercial truck that caused all or most of the damage.
Due to the wide range of contributing factors to trucking accidents, it’s important to work with one of our skilled lawyers to determine fault and take legal action on your behalf. We have the experience and knowledge you need as you seek monetary damages following a crash.
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Jarom Linton
It’s a good point that sometimes other people are really reckless around trucks, like changing lanes quickly and cutting people off. My uncle is going to court soon for a case he is involved in. He needs to get compensated fairly so that he isn’t going to be impacted financially by all this. https://www.troybjones.com/trucking-accident