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Trucks are one of the most dangerous vehicles on the roads today, accounting for the most serious injuries and most frequent deaths when they are involved in accidents. In fact, as the number of both commercial and recreational trucks increases, a greater number of drivers and passengers are caught in the crossfire. Dangerous trucking accidents are becoming a growing nightmare - for everyone on the road.
There are a number of reasons for trucking accidents, including an impaired truck driver, inclement conditions, and the large size and weight of trucks, leading to devastating impacts in collisions. Driver-related factors include driver fatigue or speed when rushing to meet a tight deadline, prohibited passing, failure to observe street signs, and running off the road. However, perhaps the most dangerous element is an impaired truck driver.
An impaired truck driver is a dangerous menace for a number of reasons. Not only does alcohol or drug use impair judgment and cloud reasoning, it can lead to passing out or blacking out behind the wheel – a recipe for disaster. Illegal substances make accidents themselves even more dangerous for these very same reasons. In fact, 2.7% of truck drivers involved in a fatal accident last year had been drinking, and nearly 1% had been abusing drugs.
Other reasons for trucking accidents include illegally long work-shifts, blind spots that make it difficult to see in a truck, and engine, tire, and other mechanical problems. While both government agencies and the trucking industry have acted to temper truck accidents throughout the country, they continue to take too many lives. In fact, one of nine deaths caused by accidents involves at least one truck and more than 5,000 trucks are embroiled in fatal accidents each year.
If you or someone that you know has been hurt in a trucking accident due to any reason, you could benefit greatly from legal guidance. Speak with an experienced truck accident attorney who can guide you through the legal system so that you can get the help you need. Financial reparations can be one of the few ways to pay off those extensive medical bills and to provide for your future financial security. Call an experienced, knowledgeable trucking accident lawyer as soon as you can.
