Truck accidents don’t just happen. While the rare vehicle crash results from causes outside of human control, almost all semi-truck accidents are the preventable result of human error and/or negligence on the part of the truck driver, other motorists, or both.
The “big seven” causes of truck accidents are:
- High driver stress levels – leads to poor decision-making
- Driving long distances without breaks – can cause “road hypnosis”
- Overloading of trucks – can render brakes and other equipment less functional
- Lack of proper spacing between trucks and other vehicles – reduces reaction time
- Mechanical failure of truck components – causes vehicle to malfunction
- Lack of driver concentration – leads to distraction
- Driver fatigue – can cause driver to fall asleep at the wheel
Truck accident injuries ruin lives, destroy valuable property, and create higher insurance rates and shipping costs for everyone. If you are a victim of a semi-truck accident, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to seek recompense.
You can recover from the pain and suffering created by a truck accident injury by seeking out a qualified personal injury attorney and, with his or her help, compelling the party at fault to compensate you for the injuries and property damage caused by their negligence.
Contact the Johnson Law Group to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney and find out whether your case qualifies for damages. Call us at 1-888-311-5522, or contact us by email.
