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    Common Causes Of Truck Accidents

    There are many common causes of truck accidents that include negligent drivers. Every year, thousands of accidents involving over-the-road and local delivery trucks happen. Many of these accidents cause life-changing injuries or death. Trucking companies use many methods to limit their liability when such accidents occur. But at Perry & Young, P.A., in Panama City, Florida, we have a variety of investigative tools we use to provide liability in truck accident cases and hold negligent drivers accountable. If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to the negligence of a trucking company or truck driver, we will work tirelessly to obtain compensation for you. Call us at 850-215-7777 for a free consultation with a negligent drivers attorney or schedule online now. 

    How Do Truck Accidents Happen?

    Some of the common causes of truck accidents include the following:

    Truck driver fatigue — Drivers may fail to follow federal regulations concerning driving hours and rest breaks, resulting in tired drivers and slow reaction time.

    Truck driver carelessness — Some drivers operate laptop computers or other hand-held devices or even watch videos while driving. Others are simply careless when passing, turning, or changing lanes.

    Driver’s use of alcohol and drugs — Some drivers take over-the-counter or illegal medications or consume alcohol before driving.

    Overloaded trucks and unstable cargo — This can result in a jackknife accident, brake failure, or cause a truck to roll over on a freeway off-ramp. Loose cargo can also spill out of an open truck and onto the road.

    Negligence in screening and hiring drivers — These days, there is a nationwide shortage of truck drivers. Some trucking companies may fail to properly vet drivers or choose to overlook rule infractions by drivers.

    Inadequate truck maintenance — Trucking companies may fail to keep their vehicles in top running condition. Drivers are required to inspect their tires daily and conduct periodic brake checks, but they may fail to do so.

    Defective truck components — A tire, brakes, or another critical truck component can fail due to defects in design or manufacture.

    The Importance Of Investigation Of Negligent Drivers

    In a big rig truck accident case, there are many resources that can reveal clues as to what really happened to cause the accident. Most over-the-road trucks carry GPS-monitored black boxes that record the speed and location of the vehicle. Federal law requires drivers to maintain logbooks noting the time-driven and rest periods (though some drivers do enter false information). Trucking companies keep maintenance and repair records, though again, these can be altered or destroyed in the event of an accident.

    When representing you, our law firm will act quickly to initiate legal action and preserve important evidence. We will retain the services of an experienced accident reconstruction professional who will visit the accident scene and collect other information vital to your case.

    Seeking Maximum Compensation

    Our team will document how the accident happened and who was responsible. We will include the full value of your economic and noneconomic losses in your claim. Perry & Young, P.A., will then seek maximum compensation for you.

    Free Consultation — Get Legal Help Today

    To speak with a lawyer about a truck accident case, call Perry & Young, P.A., at 850-215-7777 or contact us online

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