New York NY Truck Accident Attorney - 866-ATTY-LAW
Online, March 9, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Many truck accidents are reported from the New York State (NYS) every month and most accidents involving trucks and other smaller vehicles result in serious injuries for occupants of the smaller vehicle. Some commercial vehicles like eighteen-wheelers and other large freight carriers, tractor trailers can prove to be fatal to the driver and also, for occupants of other smaller vehicles in the event of an accident.
Some accidents might be caused by the negligence of auto drivers whereas a majority of the trucking accidents are caused due to the negligence of the truck driver. Most drivers are made to work overtime and that result in fatigue or distraction while driving.
Some truck accidents are caused due to the negligence and some by unsafe acts of truck drivers. Some of these acts resulting in trucking accidents are as below:
• Driver under fatigue or plain tiredness
• Truck driver's lack of attention
• Tailgating, overspeeding, and other aggressive or bad driving by truck drivers
• Poor maintenance of the truck or trailer
• Improper loading of the truck
• Driving with an unsecured load
• Truck driver using amphetamines
• Tire treads separation and tire blowouts
• Negligent driving in bad weather conditions
• Negligent passing and overtaking on the road
• Trucks blocking a car driver's view
• Truck jackknifing and rollovers on slippery roads
Car drivers should follow these safety guidelines in order to avoid trucking accidents
• Avoid driving in No-Zones areas or driving behind and beside a commercial truck where the truck driver has limited or zero visibility
• Do not change lanes and that too weaving quickly in front of a truck
• Avoid quick maneuvering on the road
• Merge slowly and carefully into the oncoming traffic
• Do not drive between large trucks
If you or your loved ones have been injured in a trucking accident owing to the negligence of truck driver then you can file personal injury compensation or claim lawsuit. You should consult a truck accident lawyer who will let you know if you should pursue your case or not; in case, you were a victim of negligence by truck driver then your truck accident attorney will help you get justice and compensation for your injuries.