Causes of Truck Accidents

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Causes of Truck Accidents
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Introduction
An accident can occur anytime, unintended,
uncalled for with anyone- causing serious damage
or injury. Truck accidents are common, but each
accident is typical and unique in its own way.
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Fatigue
Fatigued driving is one of the main causes of
truck accidents. As the Truck drivers sole
livelihood is driving the truck, they or their
employers want to make most out of it. So,
obviously they are some of the times overworked
and exhausted. Concentration fails then, and they
cause accidents.
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Weather Conditions
Weather conditions sometimes trigger truck
accidents. Poor visibility and road conditions
during inclement weather often leads to
unnecessary wrecks. Truck drivers should slow
down in bad weather and discontinue the trip when
necessary.
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Improper Loading
Improperly loaded trailers are a good example of
crashes caused by neglectful conduct.
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Alcohol or drug use by big rig drivers while
driving is an example of a situation in which
truck accident lawyers often seek and obtain
exemplary damages.
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Overlooking Road Safety Rules
Violation of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Rules is the leading cause of truck wrecks.
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Equipment Malfunctioning
Truck equipment malfunctioning can be one of the
major causes of truck accidents. This may
include mechanical issues like ill maintained
tires and brakes. Designing and manufacturing
errors may also fall under the purview of
mechanical flaws of a truck that may lead to
heinous accidents. The FMSCA mandates every truck
driver and company to perform a pre-trip
inspection and regular maintenance throughout the
year.
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