Truck accidents are a distinct type of automobile accident. Large trucks like 18-wheelers have the ability to cause catastrophic injuries in a rollover or collision with smaller vehicles and other large trucks. An Anna truck accident lawyer is passionate about assisting victims injured in crashes with heavy commercial vehicles. A dedicated personal injury attorney can work hard to obtain the settlement that you deserve. En Español.
How Truck Accidents Happen
Truck accidents occur for a variety of reasons. They may happen in situations of:
- Fatigued driving
- Texting and driving
- Negligent or reckless driving
- Potholes or debris on roadways
- Defective truck equipment
- Lack of appropriate truck maintenance
- Inadequate training
- Bad weather
Driving a large truck can be a challenging job that less experienced truck drivers may not be equipped to handle. Truck drivers are often working for a company that requires them to drive hundreds of miles in a relatively short time. Although there are regulations on the number of hours a commercial truck driver may drive per day, these rules are not always followed, sometimes leading to fatigued driving. Even though commercial truck drivers go through required training and are expected to adhere to federal guidelines, not all drivers follow these procedures.
