Some of the Most Common Causes and Types of Truck Collisions
Common contributing factors in truck accidents include:
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Intoxication
- Aggressive driving
Engaging in any of these behaviors makes it much more likely that a trucker will be liable for an accident. Even if an injured person shares liability for a truck collision, these factors will support a damage claim filed by an Irvine attorney.
While truckers are often liable in an accident, drivers often contribute to the accident as well. Many drivers treat truckers the same way they treat people driving passenger vehicles. However, truckers cannot respond as quickly to changing traffic conditions, have longer braking distances, and lack maneuverability. Drivers who are erratic or aggressive increase the risk of truck accidents.
Drivers need to be aware of the blind spots surrounding big rigs. They are immense, including 20 to 30 feet in front of the vehicle, the entire passenger side of the truck, most of the driver’s side of the truck, and around 60 feet behind the truck. Entering these blind spots can make a driver partially liable for the accident.
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