Truck Accidents

There are now over two million more registered trucks than there were a decade ago in the United States alone, and the higher the number of trucks on the road the more likely the risk of an accident.

Truck accidents have caused many injuries including back, neck, spinal cord and even brain injuries. And, of course, truck accidents have been responsible for many deaths over the years; deaths of both the drivers and the people in other vehicles that may have been involved in the accident.

Statistics show that trucks are involved in 1 out of every 9 road traffic accidents. And in 94% of these accidents the occupants of the vehicle with which the truck collided are either injured or killed.

There are many reasons why a truck accident might occur. Some of the more common reasons include:

The driver is rushing to meet a tight delivery deadline

The driver is tired due to driving for long periods

The driver is stressed and tired, not paying enough attention to other driver and the road

It is difficult to see blind spots from a large truck

The driver does not leave enough space for his giant vehicle between other vehicles

Mechanical failure and defective components

Overloading of the truck

Even if the truck accident does not involve another vehicle, a chemical or toxic spill can endanger others’ lives.

Whatever the situation, if you feel that you have been injured or affected as a result of a truck accident you may be able to make a claim.