One person dies every 16 minutes as a result of a
truck accident somewhere in the U.S. alone. On
average, there are more than 500,000 truck accidents
in the United States each year, with the majority of
these truck accidents resulting in severe injuries,
and in 10% of the cases, in death.
From 1992 to 2002, the number of large trucks
involved in fatal crashes has increased by up to 10%
due to driver fatigue, unsafe vehicle operation,
large, unstable loads or defective equipment. We
will never know how many motorists have been “lucky”
enough to have escaped a catastrophic encounter with
a big rig. How many passenger vehicles are
confronted daily by aggressive, fatigued truck
drivers pulling a 13 hour shift in order to make a
professional wage and meet tight deadlines? How many
semi trucks on the highway are operating despite
failed roadside inspections? Which drivers have
cheated on their Hours of Service logbooks?If you
or your loved ones have been injured in an accident
involving a tractor trailer, learn about your legal
rights by contacting our
lawyers for a FREE claim evaluation!
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Common
causes of Truck Accidents:
- Unlicensed driver
- Speeding
- Disobeying Safety Procedure
- Motor Vehicle Inspection Failure
- Repair & Maintenance Failure
- Failure to Yield The Right of Way
- DUI / DWI
- Driver Fatigue
- Truck Overturns
- Backing
- Vehicle Collisions
- Mechanical or Brake Failure
- Tires Blow Up
- Transporting Equipment with Trailers
- Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
- Loads That Shift Weight
But at the root of those causes of heavy truck
accidents is often truck driver fatigue.
The Safety Board investigated 113 single-vehicle
heavy truck accidents. Based on the results of the
analysis, the NTSB determined that fatigue is a key
factor in tractor trailer accidents, that hours of
service regulations are a key to preventing truck
accidents, and that improved education of
heavy-truck drivers is important in implementing
improved safety.
What makes trucking accidents different from
other motor vehicle accidents is that, when a large
truck is in a wreck, the seriousness of the accident
is frequently proportional to the size and speed of
the trucks involved. Commercial vehicles such as
postal trucks, package delivery trucks, and buses
can cause catastrophic injuries. Big rig or 18-wheel
truck collisions have been known to cause brain and
spinal cord injuries.
Truck accident lawsuits present a unique set of
considerations including complications with the
truck carrier / company, insurance companies, and
attorneys representing the truck company.
If you, or a family member, have been injured in an
accident with a tractor trailer - you need the
experienced truck accident lawyers of Janet, Jenner
& Suggs.
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Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
