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Vehicle Accident : Truck Crash

A Profits Before Safety Philosophy Puts YOU at Risk

Larger Truck Loads, Driver Errors and Mechanical Failures are Causing Significant Serious Personal Injuries and Wrongful Death

Why Do Truck Accidents Happen?

Money. Plain and simple. Profits over safety.

In recent years, there has been more effort on the part of government organizations and trucking companies to reduce the number of serious truck accidents and truck wrecks on the road. Big rig trucks, semis and 18-wheeler trucks are particularly dangerous when they strike an automobile and get involved in truck accident. Trucking companies claim they are revising their own corporate safety policies and procedures in an effort to try reducing deadly accidents, but, in truth, trucking companies still place profits ahead of driver's safety.

Over 15 million trucks are driving on the road in any given year and over 100,000 people are injured in truck accidents.

Why is there 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 an 80,000 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: Maintaining 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.

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Why are Truck Wrecks Serious Accidents?

Semi-trailer or 18-wheeler accidents cause serious accidents because trucks typically travel at greater and faster speeds than most cars - causing greater force upon impact. The typical injuries we include broken bones, spinal cord injuries including paralysis, brain injury or brain damage, and even death.

But, truck companies, are always not the always the only responsible parties in these types of horrific truck wrecks. We evaluate these cases and look at every possible angle and look for every potential party that may share in the blame. Potential parties could include the manufacturer of the car in which you and/or your loved one was riding because of a product defect, road construction companies for failing to provide appropriate notice of road defects or road hazards, or any other number of potential companies or businesses.

The laws involved in truck accident and semi-tractor trailer wreck cases are extremely difficult to navigate and complex. This is why it's important that you talk to an experienced truck accident attorney. We 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 today.

Blog for Truck Crash

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Description: Two Texas men were injured when their pickup truck crashed into an Irving fire truck that was responding to an earlier one-car rollover accident. TX police believe that alcohol played a roll in the Texas pickup truck accident.
Dayton 18-Wheeler Struck By Train, Driver Killed
Description: Investigators are trying to piece together why a big rig driver drove onto railroad tracks in Liberty County, Texas, and did not hear the approaching train. The trucker was killed in the Texas train and car collision.
Dallas Man Killed In Tow Truck Collision On LBJ Freeway
Description: An unidentified Dallas man was killed instantly when his Honda slammed into the back of a tow truck on the LBJ Freeway in Texas. TX Police are unsure of why the man drifted out of his lane and onto the shoulder where the tow truck was parked.

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Avoiding a Truck Wreck
Description: Trucks are among the most dangerous vehicles on the road due to their size and mobility. They cause big accidents everyday, so be sure you are not a part of one. If you or someone you know is involved in a truck accident, the Dallas based Rasansky Law Firm handles these kinds of cases and would be happy to evaluate your case free of charge. Contact us at (877) 331-4156 or visit jrlawfirm.com

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Federal Transit Administration
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics National Transportation Atlas Database
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Bureau of Transportation Statistics
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Transportation Safety Institute
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General Services Administration Transportation Management
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Heavy Trucks, Buses, and Engines
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Office of Transportation and Air Quality
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Mobile Source Air Toxic Emissions Web site
Health Assessment Document for Diesel Engine Emissions
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Health Assessment Document for Diesel Engine Emissions Web site

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