BELOW THE SURFACE UNEARTHING THE CAUSES OF TRUCKING ACCIDENTS
Truck accidents are almost always devastating, but the causes of the accident might not always be so straightforward. Many different factors can lead to a truck accident, and while the driver could be primarily at fault, this is not always the case. The trucking industry is federally regulated, and any breach in those regulations by the driver or by the trucking company could result in additional compensation for your injuries if you are involved in a truck accident. Here are some of the most common causes of truck accidents. CAUSES INVOLVING THE DRIVER Naturally, much of the safety responsibility falls on the drivers themselves. Too many accidents occur because drivers are either impaired or reckless. Sometimes, drivers are merely distracted and not paying attention to their surroundings. In other cases, it is apparent that the driver was speeding or even texting while behind the wheel. Truck drivers have also caused accidents by driving drunk, despite the well-documented dangers of doing so.
CAUSES INVOLVING THE TRUCKING COMPANY
There have even been cases where an overloaded truck played a key role in the catastrophe. Weight limits exist to prevent serious accidents from happening. Whatever the cause, if you find yourself injured in a truck accident, call the police and then call our office. Shuttlesworth Law Firm’s attorneys will get to the bottom of who is at fault and make sure that you are fairly compensated.
Sometimes trucking companies are to blame for accidents. If a fatigued driver causes an accident, it may be because the company pushed them to break hours-of-service regulations and stay on the road longer than they should have. Other times, a company might hire an inexperienced driver who makes a mistake as a result of their inexperience.
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