Tractor trailer truck accidents are far more complicated than standard automobile cases. The truck may be from a different state, carrying product from a second company, that was secured by a third company and insured by a fourth company.
Big truck driving companies that follow new safety regulations have helped to reduce the number of big truck accidents. But no matter what attempts are made to prevent truck accidents, the increasing number of motorists and tractor trailer trucks on the nation’s highways lead to more and more devastating accidents.
Shipping schedules that require fast delivery, along with unpredictable travel and weather conditions can cause a driver’s work day to extend up to sixteen hours a day. This leads to driver fatigue (causing decreased attention spans and lower reaction times), one of the leading causes for big truck accidents.
In addition to driver fatigue, the physical limitations of a tractor trailer truck are a major cause of accidents. Cargo sometimes spill onto the roadway, “blind spots” are much larger, large chunks of ice often accumulate on the truck’s roof and fly off into another cars windshield and tractor trailers can “jacknife” on slippery roads or sharp turn, creating extensive damage and potentially serious or fatal injuries.
To protect yourself, contacting a skilled big truck accident lawyer is a vital first step following a tractor trailer accident.
If you have suffered injuries from a tractor trailer accident, contact the big truck lawyers at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss for a free consultation.
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