3 Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Driver Error
Truck drivers have tight delivery schedules. Our Houston truck accident lawyer advises that although there are hours in service rules, many drivers ignore them. That results in sleep deprivation. Fatigued or drowsy driving is a major cause of truck crashes. Given their packed schedules, speeding or driving too fast for weather or traffic conditions also figures into the equation. Drunk or drugged driving also figures into driver error.
Poor Maintenance
Worn brakes and tires are major maintenance issues in the context of being able to slow down or stop a large loaded truck. We’ve all seen parts of shredded truck tires on roadways. You have probably seen brake parts on the road too, but you do not realize what that debris is from.
Driver Distraction
Any Houston accident attorney will tell you that infotainment centers, cell phones and navigational devices are huge distractions on semi-trailers and passenger vehicles. Whether you’re in a large truck or a passenger car, pull over so a safe spot to talk, text or input information into any electronic device.
If you were injured or lost a family member as a result of the negligence of a trucker, contact a Houston truck accident attorney at the Sandoval Law Firm PLLC right away to arrange for a free consultation and case review.
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