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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Typical Causes of Truck Driving Accidents

We rely on tractor trailers to deliver all of life’s conveniences. Tractor trailers are a mixed blessing though, considering the extreme damage they can cause when they are involved in accidents. In fact, accidents caused by tractor trailers are among the most fatal of all automobile accidents.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

While many factors contribute to any accident, accidents caused by truck drivers are often due to these common issues:

  • Driver fatigue – With long hauls and short timelines, many drivers feel the need to continue driving even when they are tired.
  • Distraction – Whether checking maps, or answering a phone call from headquarters, truckers can become distracted as easily as any other driver on the road.
  • Drug use – To combat fatigue, some drivers resort to using methamphetamines to stay awake. Not only are these drugs dangerous to the health of the driver, they impair driving ability, making them dangerous to everyone else on the road.
  • Improperly loaded trucks – When a trailer is not weighted appropriately, the chance for a roll over is dramatically increased.

While poor driving conditions, faulty roadways, and numerous unforeseen occurrences can also contribute to an accident, the injuries sustained in a truck driving accident can have long term ramifications. That why it’s so important to have an experienced truck driving accident attorney on your side to help you get the compensation you need to fully recover.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident caused by a truck driver in Mobile, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Daphne, Fairhope, Foley, or Baldwin County, Alabama, please contact the experienced truck accident attorneys at Long & Waite, P.C. for a free consultation to discuss your case.

posted by Megan P at 11:29 AM