5 Most Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents.

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5 Most Common Causes Of Semi-Truck Accidents.
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• While technological advances are generally making
  the world a safer place, not much has changed in
  the world of commercial big-rigs. Driving a
  semi-truck or sharing the road with them have
  always been dangerous situations, and that
  remains true even in modern society.
• Big rigs are a massive and imposing presence on
  the highway, being both unpredictable and bulky.
  Even after decades of use, the collision rates
  for semi-trucks are high, and truck crashes are
  among the most serious and deadliest collisions
  in the state of California.

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• However, most semi-truck accidents could have
  been avoided and are caused by a preventable
  error on the part of the trucking company or
  truck driver. Its often more profitable for
  trucking companies to push their drivers past
  legal limits when it comes to sleep, speed, and
  truck weight.
• If you believe your accident was caused by a
  negligent big-rig company or driver, contact a
  Los Angeles truck accident attorney to discuss
  your eligibility for compensation. In the
  meantime, they hope to help you avoid becoming a
  victim of a semi-truck collision by providing you
  with the five most common causes of semi-truck
  accidents.

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Fatigued Truck Drivers

• Truck driver fatigue is the most common problem
  leading to semi-truck accidents in California.
  Its such a serious problem that federal and
  state legislatures have tried to get tough about
  how many hours truck drivers can be behind the
  wheel.
• Regulations require that a driver get a certain
  amount of sleep and take plenty of breaks before
  returning to work. Unfortunately, these rules are
  difficult to enforce until an accident has
  already occurred.

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Excessive Speed

• Commercial truck drivers are just as guilty of
  speeding as passenger vehicle drivers. The
  difference is, with their size, it becomes a much
  more dangerous situation. At high speeds, a
  trucker may lose control of his or her vehicle.
• A big rigs higher center of gravity makes it
  more susceptible to rollovers, which can be
  catastrophic on a busy freeway. High speeds can
  also cause a truck to jackknife, making it
  impossible for the driver to regain control.

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Driving Aggressively

• Truckers get road rage too. When putting in long
  hours, they often find themselves angry,
  frustrated and running behind schedule. This can
  cause them to weave in and out of traffic, follow
  another vehicle too closely, run red lights and
  stop signs, or excessively use their horn, among
  other dangerous actions
• Driving Distracted
• A distracted truck driver is a danger on the
  road. By law, they must remain vigilant in
  avoiding distractions while driving. Otherwise,
  they can be held responsible for negligent
  driving. Your Los Angeles truck accident attorney
  can help you sue for compensation to cover your
  medical expenses caused by a distracted driver.

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Alcohol and Drug Use

• In California, there is an exceedingly high rate
  of truck driver DUI arrests. You may immediately
  think of the excessive use of alcohol, narcotics,
  and illegal drugs, but many drivers are impaired
  by over-the-counter or legal prescription
  medications.
• The driver may not realize how the drug will
  affect them until theyre on the road, especially
  if it was prescribed by a doctor. If a medication
  can make a driver drowsy or impair their
  judgment, they should avoid taking it while
  driving so as not to cause an accident.

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• If anyone has been seriously injured in a
  California semi-truck accident, JML Law can help.
  Los Angeles truck accident attorneys will do
  everything in their power to make sure youre
  fairly compensated for their injuries and
  suffering. They can advise you on your legal
  rights when injured and fight to get you the
  compensation you deserve. Truck accident injuries
  can change your life drastically. You need to be
  taken care of.

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