6 Top Causes of Truck Accidents | Hessig & Pohl

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Trucks accounted for 4% of vehicles in all collisions. Trucks accounted for 9% of vehicles in fatal collisions.

Here are some of the many ways a truck driver or a truck company can be found negligent:
• Distracted Driving
• Being distracted by phones has become a national epidemic, and this epidemic has not spared truck drivers.
• Negligent Driving
• Common negligent or reckless driving includes sudden lane changes, driving too close behind vehicles or driving too fast for the conditions of the roadway.
• Speeding
• If the truck driver is faced with a sudden emergency and cannot stop in time due to driving speed or being too close to other vehicles, then the driver would be considered responsible.
• Being Overly Tired
• Federal laws restrict the amount of time drivers can be on the road in a 24 hour period. Without these rules, tired drivers may be on the roads given profit incentives.
• Poor Training
• Sometimes there are ill-trained drivers on the road who cannot handle the big rigs properly. Truck companies hiring poorly trained drivers can lead to lethal accidents.
• Mechanical Failures
• Trucks are driven day in and day out, hundreds of thousands of miles per year. This much wear and tear can cause mechanical failures or tire blowouts.

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