Truck Accident Lawyer
If you have traveled on any major highways in the past months, you have probably noticed the astonishing increase in truck traffic. The records of trucking companies reveal that commercial trucks cram onto the highways, jockeying for position among passenger cars and rush to complete their routes on time. The trucks are often loaded to capacity, sometimes poorly maintained, and frequently driven by truckers with serious safety deficiencies. An astonishing number of these drivers are fatigued, under the influence of medication or drugs, or medically disqualified to drive a truck. This means truck accidents are imminent. Federal and state laws set up extensive requirements for trucking companies and their drivers. Trucking companies may violate these laws to some extent in a rush to make a profit. Many times these unsafe practices converge into deadly accidents.
If you were involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer, you should contact a competent personal injury attorney immediately. If you do not contact an attorney quickly, you may lose important evidence in your case.
Driving Safely Among Trucks
When you are driving near an 18-wheeler, consider these safety tips to avoid truck accidents:
- Give the truck plenty of space in front. The average stopping distance for a large truck at 60 miles per hour is 451 feet.
- Do not travel alongside a truck any longer than normal.
- If a car stops or slows suddenly in front a truck, the truck driver is likely to whip over into the adjoining lane.
- If you see unsafe driving, always report it at once either to the phone number located on the back of the truck or to the police. You have a duty to yourself and others to get
unsafe drivers off the road.
If you would like to talk with an experienced and caring truck accident attorney, please contact us.
