Given the size of most trucks, trucking accidents number among one of the most fatal road accidents. Take a look at some of the most common causes of these accidents:
Speeding
A speeding truck weighing 80,000 pounds is bound to be a whole lot more dangerous than a car that weighs so much less.
Unfamiliar roads
Drivers often find themselves in an accident when they travel through areas they aren’t familiar with.
Medications
Over the counter medications can also affect driving performance and cause drivers to crash.
Driver fatigue
Long shifts at the wheel often keep a driver from getting plenty of a good night’s sleep. With an exhausted driver at the helm, trucks are more likely to be involved in a crash or collision.
Failure to follow safety measures
In some cases, drivers forget about safety measures. They turn without using a signal which can lead to road accidents.
Blind spots
While drivers are trained to always be on the lookout for anything coming up on their blind spot, a lot of drivers still fail to check properly, leading to accidents.
Distraction
It’s always best to keep your attention on the road. But fiddling with radio controls, texting or reaching for your mobile phone when it rings, all while you’re at the wheel of a truck, isn’t a good idea and can land you in a crash.
Road rage
Aggressive driving also contributes plenty to road accidents. Given the size of the average truck, if a truck driver engages in this behavior, the consequences can be deadly.
Getting help
These are just a few of the reasons trucking accidents happen. If you find yourself a victim of one, consider the services of Jacksonville Trucking Accident Attorneys. By hiring legal help, says Woodruff Johnson & Palermo, you have a much bigger chance of getting the compensation you are entitled to by right and law.
