Common Causes of Truck Accidents
By Lenahan Law Firm
Oct. 25, 2010 9:10a
We don't live in a perfect world and with thousands of trucks on the road every day, trucking accidents do happen. There are numerous reasons for truck accidents to occur and when they do, the injuries sustained are often times much more severe do to the size and weight of the vehicle. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a truck accident, one or more of the following should be looked into for the cause. Some of the more common causes of truck accidents include:
- Defective equipment (tires, brakes, or other mechanical failures)
- Lack of driver training resulting in incompetence
- Unsafe driving maneuvers (speeding, violating traffic laws, taking turns too quickly)
- Driver intoxication (alcohol, illegal, over the counter or prescription drugs affecting driving ability and judgment)
- Driver fatigue
- Poor weather conditions causing loss of control
- Uneven or improper load on truck causing imbalance
One would also want to know if the driver had a prior record of accidents, speeding and so forth, whether the trucking company's safety policies were being followed and if any log book was kept that could provide valuable information relevant to the accident. With a high turnover rate, inadequate training as well as vehicle maintenance in the trucking industry, accidents are often an unfortunate result of these combined factors.
Seek Competent Legal Help
If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident in the Dallas or surrounding area, contact a competent Dallas truck accident lawyer who has experience. At the Lenahan Law Firm, we are well versed in this type of accident case and handle many additional types of personal injury cases. Mr. Sherman has extensive experience in all stages of litigation in both State and Federal Courts and represents clients in Dallas and the Fort Forth Metropolitan areas. We offer free consultations and are here to protect your interests.
Contact a Dallas Truck Accident Attorney in our office to set up a free consultation today.
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