Causes of Truck Accidents
Determining the Cause of a Truck Accident Due to the size and weight of semi trucks, accidents involving these vehicles can be particularly devastating. When one of these situations occurs, it is essential that the cause of the accident be carefully investigated in order to make a determination as to fault. Once the cause can be established, it may be possible to move forward with a lawsuit against the negligent parties in order to recover compensation for the losses and injuries that occurred.
- Speeding and reckless driving
- Falling asleep at the wheel
- Driver drug abuse (driving under the influence of some type of drugs or alcohol)
- Driving more hours than allowed by federal laws
- Driving faster than road conditions allow
- Negligent hiring
- Failure to properly train a driver
- Defective truck equipment
- Failure to maintain or improperly maintain a truck
- Failure to keep proper records and logbooks