A truck accident can be incredibly catastrophic due to the size and speed at which trucks are moving. Thousands of people in America are killed in truck accidents each year. What are the causes of truck accidents? There are many possible reasons why they happen. Please keep reading to learn more.
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Causes of Truck Accidents Based on the Drivers
There are many reasons why truck accidents happen. The following are just a couple of examples of how a driver may be liable for the accident you were injured in. We urge you to meet with our lawyer if you have questions about truck driver liability.
Drowsy Driving
Driving tired can be very dangerous. Some compare your ability to operate a vehicle while fatigued as impaired as driving drunk. Truck companies often put unrealistic expectations on their drivers, and they have to work long hours and get long distances in tight timelines. This can make drivers feel like they have to work while under-rested. Being fatigued behind the wheel is a hazard.
Distracted Driving
You hear about accidents where someone was texting on their phone before they crashed into another driver. This can happen with truck drivers as well. They are human, like any other driver, and they can become distracted by their phones, their coffee, etc. This is one of the most common as well as deadly causes of truck accidents.
Other Causes of Truck Accidents
Driver errors are not the only reason why truck accidents occur. Several other scenarios may put someone other than the truck driver at fault. Please read on to learn more.
Weather
One of the causes of truck accidents that can be tricky to pin down is bad weather. In some cases, bad weather is no one’s fault in particular. However, if apparent negligence is involved, you can find your liable party. It may be a municipality that did not salt icy roads on time, which caused the roads to be unsafe for trucks to be on. When this happens, evidence collection is essential. It helps to ensure we can prove who is liable for your injuries.
Employer Liability
The truck driver’s employer may be held accountable for your accident if they put profit above safety. These trucking companies often pressure their employers to do too much in too little time. While the driver may be partially responsible for speeding or drowsy driving, their employer bears liability for creating a hazard with their high demands.
You can determine who the liable party or parties are when you meet with a lawyer to go over the facts of your case. Your lawyer will conduct an investigation to produce an answer for you. The liable party will be responsible for giving you compensation in the fullest and fairest amount.
Free Consultation with a Long Island Injury Lawyer
If you have been seriously harmed in a truck accident and want justice, please call us. The National Trial Lawyers Association recognizes our Long Island truck accident lawyer as one of the top 100 trial lawyers. You can rely on his experience in defending injured victims. Call the office today to set up your first free consultation. Don’t settle for the first offer an insurance company gives you. Let our lawyer fight for what you truly deserve.
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