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Why Driver Error is the Biggest Cause of Trucking Accidents

Accidents that involve trucks can be catastrophic for everyone involved, therefore it is crucial to seek the appropriate legal representation if or someone you love was injured in an accident.

An experienced personal injury attorney can assist you in understanding more about your legal rights after a trucking crash. They'll be able to assist you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries and medical expenses.

Driver Error

There are many variables that can cause truck accidents but driver error is the most frequently cited. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 87 percent of all accidents were the result of driver error.

This is one of the main reasons why it is important to get legal representation when involved in a collision with a truck. A qualified lawyer on your side can help you recover compensation for your injuries as well as other damages.

An attorney will begin by collecting evidence to determine what caused of your trucking accident. This involves examining the maintenance history of the truck and obtaining an expert opinion regarding the truck's mechanical condition , and even requesting the trucking company to provide the logs of the driver, which are legally required.

Another crucial step is to determine if the driver was in violation of the hours-of-service rules. These laws regulate how long a truck driver may operate their vehicle and how long they can take off before returning to work. Truckers who exceed the FMCSA's guidelines could be held responsible for any harm they cause in an accident.

Trucking accidents can also be caused by fatigue. The effects of fatigue can cause truckers to be less responsive to emergencies and could lead to dangerous errors, such as following too closely or driving too fast in bad weather conditions.

Trucking accidents are also often caused by distracted drivers. Truck drivers can become distracted by eating, texting, daydreaming, using navigational or GPS devices and this could make it difficult for them to react to emergency situations.

Driver error can also result from improper loading or fatigue, speeding as well as other factors. When drivers are distracted, they are more likely to be distracted and miss gaps, fail to notice warning signs of imminent danger and panic or freeze in a crash.

While these mistakes are not uncommon but truck drivers are most prone to making them. Truck drivers are more likely to make these errors because they operate a larger, more powerful vehicle that requires greater attention than smaller passenger vehicles. They are also under more pressure to get their cargo delivered on time.

Improper Loading

Most truck accidents are caused by inadequate loading. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the trucking industry, setting service hours, ensuring that vehicles are in conformity with weight and size limitations and informing drivers about the proper methods to load cargo safely.