Why Do Truck Accidents Happen?

In recent years, there has been more effort on the part of government organizations and trucking companies to reduce the number of serious accidents on the road. Big rig trucks, semis and 18-wheeler trucks are particularly dangerous when they rollover. U.S. Government facilities are attempting to create more laws so as to better enforce safe truck driving, while trucking companies are revising their own corporate safety protocol.

Over 15,000,000 trucks are driving on the road in any given year and over 100,000 people are injured in truck crashes. Why is there such a significant risk when driving a large truck? A few of the causes of truck accidents are:

• Speeding: When a trucker speeds in order to meet a deadline, he is recklessly attempting to move a 26,000 pound road monster. It is very hard to stop from speeding when driving such a huge vehicle.
• Over-storage: When a trucker is carrying an unusually heavy load, then it is that much harder to stop the vehicle from speeding and from moving. Furthermore, when the loaded down truck does hit another car or a pedestrian, the damage is twice as severe.
• Lack of maintenance: Truck maintenance for heavy trucks is a necessity if one hopes to avoid accidental destruction or mechanical failure. If a truck is not properly maintained mechanically, then even the safest trucker in the world is at a much greater risk of causing an accident. All it takes for one horrific accident to happen is for the brakes or the suspension system to fail.
• Lack of sleep: Truckers are only human and when they are overworked or sleep-deprived, they make mistakes. It's important to realize that most experienced truckers are paid by the mile they travel and so want to push their bodies to the limit to earn a better paycheck. When they sleep, they lose out. Therefore, many truck drivers actually push themselves too far and end up falling asleep on the job-very dangerous in this type of job! The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially ruled that truckers cannot drive for over 11 hours after 10 hours of off-time. Unfortunately, truckers are now lying about their schedules and increasing the risk of truck accidents.
• Highway Hypnosis: This condition refers to a sort of "trance" like state that occurs after a driver goes thousands of miles watching the same monotonous road scenery. Eventually they zone out and fail to register minor visual details that defensive drivers must catch to avoid a collision.
• Blind Spots: One of the first thing new drivers learn when taking a driving test is to avoid the trucker's blind spot. Most mirror systems on trucks do not allow the trucker a full view of the area behind them. Loud engine noise also tends to drown out any honks from concerned motorists. This makes it very easy to sideswipe someone else on the road.
• Carelessness/Recklessness: Last but not least some truckers just have a negligent attitude and think that every other motorist should yield to them because of their massive size. Not everyone does-and the results can be deadly.

This type of accident is very serious. Not only because people's lives are involved but also because it is a complex situation to understand, legally speaking. This is why it's important that you talk to an experienced truck accident attorney. He can review your case and help you fight against a trucking company. Do not try to negotiate with the company on your own. Trucking companies are ruthless when it comes to scaring victims away from court. They will try and minimize your claims and distort the facts. Do not bargain or accept their terms. Contact The Rasansky Law Firm to speak with a truck accident attorney.

Our firm requires the strictest of professional standards. This Dallas law firm has some of the finest truck crash lawyers on its team. The Rasansky Law Firm has won many multi-million dollar personal injury cases, including road accidents. We aim to treat our clients with respect and compassion. Most of all, we are ready to win, by using whatever legal advantages and techniques we can to settle a personal injury claim.

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