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It’s important to know why car-truck accidents happen

On Behalf of Ellis Law Offices LLP | Feb 10, 2017 | Car Accidents

As you make your way down the road, you’ll be surrounded by many vehicles. This includes passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and of course, commercial trucks.

As the driver of a passenger vehicle, it’s important to know why truck accidents happen. If you don’t, you could find yourself making a mistake that puts you in a bad spot.

Unfortunately, no matter what you do as a driver, you have no control over how truckers act when they take to the road. All you can do is hope for the best.

Here are some of the primary causes of commercial truck accidents:

— Reckless driving. Some truckers never follow the rules of the road, but instead, speed and make bad decisions that put others at risk.

— Lack of training. Driving a truck is more difficult than it sounds. Without the right training, it can be a challenge for truckers to remain safe at all times.

— Unrealistic schedules. There are situations in which trucking companies set unrealistic schedules, meaning that drivers stay on the road for too many consecutive hours. If this happens, the person may become tired, thus increasing the likelihood of an accident.

Knowing why car-truck accidents occur is a good idea. But even so, this doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be able to avoid trouble.

If you’re involved in this type of accident, don’t hesitate to seek medical attention and contact the police for assistance. Along with this, once you are able to do so, you’ll want to review the details of the accident with an eye toward filing a claim to receive compensation for your injuries and damages.

Source: FindLaw, “Common Causes of Truck Accidents,” accessed Dec. 09, 2016

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