Understanding How Commercial Truck Collisions Happen
Trucks are extremely heavy and dangerous vehicles. There are many things that can go wrong — causing or contributing to serious wrecks. Responsible truck drivers and trucking companies are aware of these dangers and take careful steps to protect against them.
Unfortunately, some truckers and trucking companies are irresponsible and negligent. At the law firm of Carman & Bevington in Brandon, Florida, our attorneys help truck accident victims pursue fair compensation for serious injuries caused by the negligence of others in the Tampa Bay area.
We will investigate the causes of your truck accident to identify anyone who may be legally required to pay you compensation. The following are some of the most common causes:
- Driver fatigue: When drivers spend too much time on the road without resting, they can lose the ability to maintain proper control over their vehicles.
- Drug use by drivers: Driving under the influence of drugs is extremely dangerous and can affect drivers' judgment and response times.
- Improperly secured loads: When loads shift during transit, the trucks can be thrown off their center of gravity, and the driver can lose control of the vehicle.
- Load distribution issues: Even when loads are secured, if they are not distributed properly within the vehicle, they can cause it to sway dangerously.
- Control and stopping issues: Because trucks are so heavy and complex, they are much harder to stop and control than a typical motor vehicle.
- Visibility issues: Because tractor-trailers have substantial blind spots and do not have rear view mirrors, drivers must be particularly careful to cope with their limited visibility.
- Tire blowouts: Tires that are heavily worn or defective can blow out, causing serious accidents, especially at very high speeds.
- Weather conditions: A truck driver confronted with fog, snow, ice and other challenging weather conditions must be particularly careful to avoid getting into an accident.
To discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer who is experienced at helping clients identify truck accident causes, contact us today. We take every personal injury case on contingency, which means you won't pay a dime unless we help you get compensation.
