Seven Risk Factors That Lead to Truck Accidents

Seven Risk Factors That Lead to Truck Accidents

When truck accidents occur, they can be exceptionally dangerous, having a much higher risk of injury and death than other types of motor vehicle accidents. Here are seven risk factors that can lead to truck accidents:

  1. Speeding
    • One of the most common contributors to all kinds of auto accidents is speeding, and truck accidents are no exception. The more that drivers speed, the more likely it is they will cause an accident, and the more likely it will result in severe injury to at least one of the people involved.
  2. Exhaustion and fatigue
    • Exhaustion and fatigue are serious issues for drivers of all types, but for truck drivers, it can be especially bad, with many forced to keep up schedules that leave them utterly exhausted. In the worst case scenario, a driver may fall asleep behind the wheel and cause an accident in the process.
  3. Driving at night
    • The night time is dangerous for many reasons, but for motorists, the lack of visibility is a serious problem that makes accidents more likely. Truck accidents, in particular, are a serious concern due to their large blind spots.
  4. Bad weather
    • When the weather gets bad, truck accidents tend to go up, and it is not hard to see why. A combination of poor visibility and worse traction mean that rain, snow, fog, and other inclement weather can all contribute to the chances of an accident.
  5. Poor maintenance
    • Well-maintained vehicles are much better at avoiding potential accidents than ones that have not had appropriate maintenance. Unfortunately, some drivers will put off maintaining their vehicles as long as possible, increasing the risks of a potentially dangerous mechanical failure.
  6. Distracted driving
    • Truck drivers often must deal with a number of distractions as part of their job, on top of the normal issues that regular drivers must deal with. As a result, distracted driving is a common contributor to truck accidents of all sorts.
  7. Intoxication
    • While it would be nice to believe that most drivers know better than to get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the sad fact is that intoxicated driving does happen. And when it does, the risk of truck accidents occurring increases dramatically.

 

If you or someone you know has been in an accident that was the result of someone else’s negligence, contact the New York personal injury lawyers at the Katter Law Firm. We will help you protect your rights and get the compensation you deserve. To schedule a consultation, contact us at 212-809-4293, or visit our contact page.

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