Common Truck Accident Causes
In Phoenix, Arizona and Taking Cases Nationwide
Truck accidents that cause catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths can be caused by many different occurrences – and the reasons cited tend to shift dramatically depending on who is at fault.
When the Truck Driver is at Fault
If the truck driver is at fault in a truck accident, the most common causes include:
- Fatigue from driving long hours without breaks or enough sleep
- Driving at dangerous speeds
- Not securing cargo correctly
- Driving tankers that are not 75% full - this can cause the liquid to shift to a degree that throws the cab off balance
- Driving without qualifications or enough training experience
- Not being able to see other passenger vehicles on the road due to large blind spots
- Not allowing enough brake time between other vehicles
- Not being able to control the truck sufficiently in bad weather (it can be difficult to prove negligence in these situations)
- Not abiding by special traffic laws (e.g. not driving at the posted reduced speeds while on a steep incline)
Other Common Causes
Other common causes of truck accidents can include mechanical failure due to negligent maintenance work or a lack of necessary maintenance.
If you or a family member has been severely injured or has died as the result of a truck accident, please contact our office today. Our office is in Phoenix, Arizona, but we can speak with you on the phone wherever you are. The truck accident attorneys of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. will vigorously fight for your rights and ensure you can recover any damages you are entitled to for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and bodily injury.
