What are the most common causes of large truck accidents?
Accidents involving large trucks may be caused by a combination of a truck’s characteristics and performance capabilities. By nature of their size, there are certain limits on semi trucks associated with acceleration, braking, and visibility. Other drivers should be aware of these limitations to avoid accidents whenever possible; however, other common causes for serious semi truck accidents are less predictable. Some of these factors include: • Lack of training on the part of the truck driver • Overloaded or oversized trucks • Poorly maintained truck brakes • Poor driving conditions (fog, snow, rain, or smoke) • Fatigued driver • Speeding • Aggressive driving behavior • Failure to yield the right of way • Truck drivers driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol • Dangerous or reckless truck driver • Inadequate safety systems, reflectors, lights, and other warning devices • Failure of truck to install an under-ride protection under-guard If you or someone you love is injured in a
