Truck Accident Causes

Uncovering causes of commercial truck accidents is complex business

Trucking accidents often have multiple contributing causes. The lawyers of Arnold & Itkin LLP understand the complexities of 18-wheeler accidents and have the experience, skill, and determination to uncover causes in an injury or wrongful death case and maximize compensation for your loss.

In a three year study to analyze the causes of large truck accidents, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration determined that 89% of crashes involving large trucks were caused by factors related to the driver’s physical condition or performance, while only 10% were related to vehicle failures such as tire problems, brake failure or steering failure. In one government study, 46% of the large truck crashes involved passenger vehicles.

Common causes of large truck accidents include:

• Driver fatigue or physical impairment
• Driver inattention
• Driver distraction
• Driver use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs
• Driving too fast for road conditions
• Following too closely to other vehicles
• Aggressive driving behavior
• Tire blowout or wheel failure (Improperly maintained tires and wheels)
• Brake failure (Improperly maintained brakes)
• Cargo shift (Inadequately secured cargo)

An accident involving an 18-wheeler often has multiple contributing causes, and there may be overlapping insurance policies that cover your claims. The commercial trucking company’s lawyers will almost certainly resist providing fair compensation. Our lawyers understand the complexities of truck accidents and their causes, commercial trucking regulations, and insurance company coverage issues. Most importantly, we have the determination that is necessary to achieve results in this challenging area of law.

 

For a free consultation, contact a truck accident attorney at Arnold & Itkin LLP by calling toll free (866)222-2606 or by submitting the form at the top of this page.