Truck drivers carry many responsibilities when they get behind the wheel of their large vehicle. A truck is capable of very high speeds and due to its size, the danger is exponentially higher than with other motor vehicles. A truck driver’s negligence can do immense damage to you, your passengers, and your vehicle.
Negligence in Tractor-Trailer Wrecks
In order to achieve a successful case result, an injured party must show how the truck driver or some other party was negligent in causing the accident that led to their injuries. A Rockwall semi-truck collision attorney could investigate to determine how the collision occurred and who could be held responsible for the damages caused by that collision. Identifying the specific form of negligence that caused the collision is typically crucial to proving a personal injury claim.
Common forms of negligence that result in 18-wheeler crashes include:
- Use of defective parts or tires
- Improper truck maintenance
- Failure to check blind spots
- Tailgating or following too closely
- Failure to signal while changing lanes
- Distracted driving
- Intoxicated driving
- Reckless driving or speeding
- Lack of safety training
- Negligent hiring
- Lack of oversight and supervision
These forms of careless conduct could result in serious injuries or death to others. This is especially true for those operating smaller motor vehicles like cars or motorcycles, as these individuals are particularly vulnerable to such a massive vehicle.
