20Jun 2021 by Pat Geddie
What Happens in a Rollover Truck Accident?

What Happens in a Rollover Truck Accident?

Truck Accident
Did you know that truck accidents killed 4,119 Americans in 2019? Moreover, 16% of these preventable deaths were truck occupants, 67% were other car occupants, while 15% were pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists. Some of these deadly truck accidents involved a truck rolling over. Mostly, rollover truck accidents happen when trucks suddenly turn or change direction. The trucks end up on one side of their trailers following such an accident. These accidents regularly result in chain-reaction crashes that cause many people to suffer injuries. If you sustained injuries in a truck crash, speak with a Beverly Hills truck accident attorney today. Contributing Factors to Rollovers Different factors cause trucks to roll over, including: Aggressive and reckless drivingDistracted drivingSpeedingLow tire pressurePoor braking systems or conditionsPoor loadingFatigued drivers who fall asleep or doze…
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13May 2021 by Pat Geddie
Reasons Why Truck Drivers Make Mistakes on the Road

Reasons Why Truck Drivers Make Mistakes on the Road

Truck Accident
When a truck driver acts unreasonably under the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation. This includes when they make mistakes on the road. Here are some causes of truck driver error. Poor Training/Unqualified Trucking companies have a legal obligation to use reasonable care when hiring drivers. They must also ensure that the drivers are trained and qualified before they head out onto the road. The truth is that there is a truck driver shortage, and many trucking companies will put operators behind the wheel who do not know how to drive a tractor-trailer. Operating a truck is all about experience and judgment, and drivers who lack those could cause a risk for others. Fatigued Driving Truck drivers are operating under deadlines to make their deliveries. Federal rules require…
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