Large commercial vehicles and eighteen-wheelers can pose significant hazards to most other vehicles on the road, often resulting in a semi-truck accident.
For example, when a semi-truck jackknifes on a highway, it can become an impenetrable wall resulting in a serious multiple vehicle collision. A trucker’s load may spill following a collision, creating an additional hazard for other drivers and potentially releasing hazardous chemicals. Because of their weight and size, commercial trucks can also be slow to come to a full stop.
In addition, many kinds of truck driver negligence can contribute to serious accidents. Some of these include:
- Driver Fatigue
- Poor Vehicle Maintenance
- Excessive Speed
- Unsafe Driving
Unsafe driving factors by truck drivers which frequently contribute to accidents include:
- Driving Outside of the Designated Truck Lanes
- Failure to Respect Weather Conditions
- Aggressive Driving
- Driving While Impaired by Drugs or Alcohol
- Failure to Yield Right of Way
Although the commercial trucking industry is heavily regulated, many regulations are ignored by truck drivers who try to shorten their time on the road. However, when a commercial truck driver is the employee of a trucking company, the company may be liable for injuries caused by the driver’s negligence either in its capacity as an employer or as the owner of the truck.
If you have been hurt or injured by a semi-truck, 18 wheeler or some other type of large commercial vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact one of our Oklahoma semi-truck attorneys that focus on semi-truck accidents. The lawyers at Carr and Carr Attorneys have fought for the rights of the injured in Oklahoma, Arkansas and across the rest of the nation. Our Oklahoma semi-truck lawyers have offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Posted by Michael
