Every year in the United States, approximately 5,000 people die in truck accidents. Most of the people killed were riding in the other vehicle involved in the accident. Many additional people were seriously injured. While some might think that most of these accidents occurred in cities, in fact, two out of every three accidents happen in rural areas. It seems likely that the trucks were going faster outside the city limits. An accident involving a truck is twice as likely to happen during the daytime and 78% of the accidents happened over the weekend.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that brake and tire defects accounted for almost 30% of the accidents. Brake failure can be caused by a number of factors, including poor maintenance, a manufacturing defect, an overloaded truck or a mistake by the driver. A tire blowout can occur when mismatched tires are installed, tires do not have the minimum required tread depth or both radial and bias tires are put on the same axle.
Most truck accidents are a result of driver error. Speeding, falling asleep at the wheel, following too closely behind another vehicle and driving under the influence of over-the-counter or prescription drugs are some of the most common driver errors. However, the truck driver was not always to blame for the accident. The FMCSA study concluded that the driver of the other car was responsible for half of the accidents.
411 PAIN (1-800-411-Pain) was founded in 1995 to help people recover after an automobile accident. Their network of experienced lawyers aggressively fight to obtain fair compensation for the damages suffered by their clients. A Truck Accident Attorney in Atlanta will discuss all aspects of the case, including all facts concerning the injuries, any unique circumstances and the accident itself. The practice has access to a wide network of medical personnel to assist their clients. Their goal is always to ensure that victims receive the compensation they are owed. Anyone who has been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident should contact a qualified Truck Accident Attorney at 411 PAIN to discuss their options.
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